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	32	Founded	2 years ago
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Learning Disabilities and Critical Care with Dr Ben Messer

Host Professor Robin Condliffe and long-term ventilation and Intensive care Consultant Dr Ben Messer sit down to discuss critical care outcomes in people with learning disabilities.

They challenge perceptions and stereotypes in perceived quality of... more

13 Oct 2026 • 25 min

Respiratory care developments in Wales

In this episode, host Dr Charlie Addy sits down with Dr James Calvert and Dr Anthony Gibson to discuss the crucial developments in Welsh Respiratory Care.

They discuss the strategic implementation of breathlessness pathways alongside community care... more

16 Sep 2026 • 37 min

The latest NICE guidance on HAP

Our host's Professor Robin Condliffe and Dr Charlie Addy speak with Dr Dan Wootton - one of the experts who informed the 2025 NICE guidance on pneumonia.

Senior Clinical Lecturer and pneumonia-expert, Dr Wootton, offers his insights on what the NIC... more

19 Aug 2026 • 32 min

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

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Recent Guests

James Calvert

Senior leader in respiratory care, Deputy Chief Medical Officer in Welsh Government

Welsh Government / Welsh health system

Episode: Respiratory care developments in Wales

Anthony Gibson

Senior leader in respiratory care, clinical lead of the Respiratory Strategic Health Network

Welsh health system

Episode: Respiratory care developments in Wales

Dr. Dan Wootton

Senior lecturer at the University of Liverpool; honorary respiratory consultant at Aintree Hospital; NICE Guideline Committee member

University of Liverpool / Aintree Hospital

Episode: The latest NICE guidance on HAP

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

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Dr Charlotte Addy

Host of The Respiratory Futures Podcast

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Apple Podcasts	#147	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#242	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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The latest NICE guidance on HAP

Q: What are the key practical implications of the NICE guidelines for clinicians working in hospitals, especially regarding diagnostics and antibiotic choices for HAP?

The guest explains the emphasis on prompt imaging, microbiological testing like sputum collection, use of point-of-care ultrasound as an adjunct, and a two-pathway antibiotic approach based on risk of adverse outcomes and resistant pathogens, with need for microbiology collaboration and local epidemiology context.

The latest NICE guidance on HAP

Q: Can you tell us a little about your journey into respiratory medicine and how you came to be involved with the NICE guideline committee?

Dr. Wootton discusses his Liverpool background, training path, and focus on pneumonia and hospital-acquired pneumonia, which led to his involvement with the NICE committee due to his research in diagnostics and respiratory infections.

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.

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The show centers on practical, clinician-informed discussions about respiratory health, healthcare delivery, and policy implications within the UK system. Episodes often feature physicians, researchers, and allied professionals exploring topics such as sleep medicine pathways, rare respiratory diseases, chronic cough management, multidisciplinary care, advanced practice roles, and national programs that shape patient pathways. A notable strength is a steady focus on actionable insights for clinical teams, service design, and workforce development, including real-world constraints and innovations in NHS delivery. The format tends to blend clinical detail with system-level considerations, making it useful for practitioners, administrators, an... more

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Recent guests on The Respiratory Futures Podcast include:

1. James Calvert
2. Anthony Gibson
3. Dr. Dan Wootton
4. Dr Swapna Mandal
5. Kev Dhaliwal
6. Claire Slinger
7. Sean Parker
8. Stavros Konstantinides

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