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The Respiratory Futures Podcast

The Respiratory Futures Podcast

Written by: British Thoracic Society
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Join us at The Respiratory Futures Podcast, a platform of the British Thoracic Society, as we talk with colleagues from across the respiratory workforce to share their stories and experiences of working in respiratory healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about staying informed about lung health, subscribe now for the latest developments and insights into the respiratory care community.

The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.

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Episodes
  • Should we care about rare? with Professor Kev Dhaliwal

    Should we care about rare? with Professor Kev Dhaliwal
    May 20 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Kev Dhaliwal, NHS respiratory consultant and lead at LifeArc, Centre for Rare Diseases. He talks with host Professor Robin Condliffe about the centre's patient-led approach to improving treatment and management of rare diseases and makes the case that investment in this area leads to better care across the board.

    Discover how a collaborative, innovative ethos is driving forward this life-changing science.

    Meet LifeArc.

    Let us know your thoughts: podcast@respiratoryfutures.org.uk

    Follow us to stay up to date, @BritishThoracicSociety.

    respiratoryfutures.org.uk

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    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer, Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.
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    21 mins
  • Chronic Cough with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker

    Chronic Cough with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker
    Apr 15 2026

    Chronic Cough: a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults or four weeks in children; affects 1 in 10 people in the UK.

    Join our host Professor Robin Condliffe as he talks to Speech and Language Therapist Claire Slinger, and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Dr Sean Parker, about the latest developments in Chronic Cough Treatment.

    Let us know your thoughts: podcast@respiratoryfutures.org.uk

    Follow us to stay up to date, @BritishThoracicSociety.

    respiratoryfutures.org.uk

    brit-thoracic.org.uk


    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer, Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.
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    26 mins
  • Supporting Women in Respiratory

    Supporting Women in Respiratory
    Mar 4 2026

    Women in Respiratory is a community-led initiative here at Respiratory Futures, which focuses on uplifting and supporting Women who work in respiratory care.

    For International Women’s Day this year, Professor Robin Condliffe was joined by BTS President, Professor Robina Coker and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Dr Hitasha Rupani.

    This insightful episode explores the experiences of women in respiratory care, how they can support each other, and the role men can play.

    Explore the movement.

    Let us know your thoughts: podcast@respiratoryfutures.org.uk

    Follow us to stay up to date, @BritishThoracicSociety.

    respiratoryfutures.org.uk

    brit-thoracic.org.uk


    The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer, Respiratory Futures or the British Thoracic Society.
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    18 mins
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