The Respiratory Futures Podcast

British Thoracic Society

Asthma

COPD

Respiratory Health

Respiratory Medicine

Tuberculosis

Occupational Lung Disease

Covid-19

PCR Diagnostics

Cystic Fibrosis

Interstitial Lung Disease

Multi-Drug Resistant TB

Latent TB

Public Health

Patient Care

British Thoracic Society

Coding

Lung Health

Research In Respiratory Medicine

Therapeutics

Pulmonary Embolism

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 re... more

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	29	Founded	2 years ago
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The latest from BTS on Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Our host Professor Robin Condliffe sits down with Professor Sally Singh and Dr Sam Kon.

These Pulmonary Rehabilitation experts are the lead authors of the recently published BTS Quality Standard for Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the BTS Professiona... more

15 Jul 2026 • 26 min

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Driving with Dr Swapna Mandal

Dr Swapna Mandal and host, Dr Charlotte Addy, discuss the updated DVLA guidance on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

Dr Swapna Mandal is a Consultant Physician in Sleep and Ventilation and the leading voice on the management of sleep-disordered breat... more

10 Jun 2026 • 27 min • Most popular

Should we care about rare? with Professor Kev Dhaliwal

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 manage... more

20 May 2026 • 21 min

Chronic Cough with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker

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 Respi... more

15 Apr 2026 • 26 min

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Recent Guests

Dr Swapna Mandal

Consultant in respiratory sleep and ventilation at the Royal Free in London

Royal Free London

Episode: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Driving with Dr Swapna Mandal

Kev Dhaliwal

Professor, Chair of Molecular Imaging and Healthcare Technology at University of Edinburgh; NHS Respiratory Consultant; leader of LifeArc Centre for Rare Respiratory Diseases

LifeArc Centre for Rare Respiratory Diseases / University of Edinburgh / NHS

Episode: Should we care about rare? with Professor Kev Dhaliwal

Claire Slinger

Consultant, Speech and Language Therapist at Lancashire Teaching Hospital

Lancashire Teaching Hospital / Royal Preston

Episode: Chronic Cough with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker

Sean Parker

Consultant Respiratory Physician

Northumbria Healthcare Trust

Episode: Chronic Cough with Claire Slinger and Dr Sean Parker

Stavros Konstantinides

International expert on pulmonary embolism, Professor of Cardiology

University of Mainz / Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis

Episode: Professor Stavros Konstantinides talks Pulmonary Embolism

Nazia Chaudhuri

Respiratory physician and senior clinical lecturer at Ulster University with a focus on interstitial lung disease

Ulster University

Episode: Dr Nazia Chaudhuri talks ILD with Professor Robin Condliffe

Andy Lee

Advanced clinical practitioner

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH)

Episode: Andy Lee: Life as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Professor Tom Wilkinson

Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Southampton

University of Southampton

Episode: Professor Tom Wilkinson on NRAP

Dean Fennell

Professor of Thoracic Medical Oncology

University of Leicester

Episode: Professor Dean Fennell on Mesothelioma

Hosts

Charlotte Addy

Host focusing on respiratory care and policy with ties to BTS/Respiratory Futures; appears across multiple episodes.

Robin Condliffe

Co-host with clinical and research focus in respiratory medicine; frequently contributes to clinical pathway discussions and care improvements.

Charlie Addy

Co-host with medical leadership presence; covers clinical topics and program development within respiratory medicine.

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Apple Podcasts	#162	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#25	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#97	Austria/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#113	Poland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#124	Russia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#153	Ireland/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#172	Singapore/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Driving with Dr Swapna Mandal

Q: What should patients know about the DVLA reporting requirements for sleep apnea?

Patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea with excessive daytime sleepiness must report to the DVLA. The process is now streamlined with a single form and a filter question about daytime sleepiness, designed to avoid unnecessary forms and to focus on those whose sleepiness affects driving, thereby supporting patients to remain employed where possible.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Driving with Dr Swapna Mandal

Q: How do patients get follow-up after starting CPAP, and how has the group education approach impacted care?

Follow-up typically involves early data checks from modem-connected devices, with a mix of telephone contacts and in-person or group follow-ups. Group CPAP education has expanded post-pandemic from small groups to large sessions, improving peer support, reducing fear and increasing engagement, and allowing broader education on device use and troubleshooting.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Driving with Dr Swapna Mandal

Q: Can you give us a bit of a rundown of where we are with obstructive sleep apnea and the diagnosis pathway for patients?

Diagnosis often starts with GP referrals and triage for appropriate testing. Some patients may use home wearable devices or move to multi-channel polygraphy for more detailed information, while others go straight to treatment if the clinical picture is clear. The pathway aims to reduce wait times and streamline the process, with a shift toward diagnosing based on symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness rather than the label of sleep apnea alone.

Dr Nazia Chaudhuri talks ILD with Professor Robin Condliffe

Q: Could you summarize the latest drug developments and what the timeline might look like for broad access to new therapies?

Nerandimilast and nebulized Teprostenol are the main candidates, with combination approaches likely in the future. Access hinges on NICE approvals and timeliness of regulatory processes, with full uptake expected in the 2026-2027 window.

Dr Nazia Chaudhuri talks ILD with Professor Robin Condliffe

Q: Are there any changes to how ILD centers are set up or delivered care in the UK, and what challenges are you seeing with referrals and patient access?

There is a move toward closer-to-home care with tier-two centers that can prescribe antifibrotics, supported by regional MDTs and a national registry, but bottlenecks remain due to increasing referrals from new drug approvals and screening initiatives.

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A leadership-leaning health and medical podcast that centers on respiratory care, research, and policy. Across recent episodes, topics span rare respiratory diseases, chronic cough clinics and multidisciplinary care, workforce development (including advanced practitioners and training pipelines), and the evolving roles of allied health professionals, with deep dives into ILD, COPD, pulmonary embolism, mesothelioma, and pandemic preparedness. Notable angles include national collaboration through UK funding and MDT pathways, data-driven care models, and the integration of patient-centered approaches with clinical innovation. The show frequently features senior clinicians, researchers, and policy influencers, offering practical insights for ho... more

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1. Dr Swapna Mandal
2. Kev Dhaliwal
3. Claire Slinger
4. Sean Parker
5. Stavros Konstantinides
6. Nazia Chaudhuri
7. Andy Lee
8. Professor Tom Wilkinson

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