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Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
Future Leader, Dr Michelle Korah-Sedgwick discusses her innovative work at the intersection of immunology and respiratory care, focusing on uncovering immune deficiencies in chronic lung disease. She shares insights on personalized treatment approaches, the value of clinical vigilance, and how registries are transforming care for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
Paediatric sleep-disordered breathing Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is defined as the disruption of normal respiration and ventilation while asleep.1 SDB encompasses multiple sleep disturbances, ranging from mild snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).1,2 OSA is characterized by episodic partial or complete ...
Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with notable variation in its clinical course and response to treatment. Despite management with standard-of-care therapies, a proportion of patients remain uncontrolled and at risk of life-threatening exacerbations and disease worsening. Advances in understanding the ...
The InPedILD trial was a phase 3, double-blind placebo-controlled trial investigating nintedanib in children and adolescents with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04093024). We were delighted to speak to Dr. Robin Deterding (University of Colorado; Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, ...
Nintedanib is an inhibitor of tyrosine kinases involved in the progression of pulmonary fibrosis and blocks the signalling pathways involved in fibrotic processes. We were delighted to speak to Dr. Robin Deterding (University of Colorado; Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, ...
Bronchiectasis is a chronic pulmonary disorder characterized by permanent bronchial dilatation, which in some children may be reversible, and airway inflammation, and by cough and sputum production, as well as recurrent respiratory tract infections.1Â Bronchiectasis is associated with poor quality ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a ubiquitous virus that causes annual epidemics of infection in young children in all parts of the world. In temperate regions, epidemics are seasonal, and predictable during the winter months. Approximately half of all infants ...
We were delighted to speak with Professor Andrew Bush (Imperial Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health, London, UK) around his presentation on 'Persistent Bacterial Bronchitis & Bronchiectasis in Children', which was presented at The IPCRG 10th World Conference, 6-8 May, 2021. ...
Editorial board member and new Chair Elect of the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Section of the ERS Paediatric Assembly Refika Ersu (Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey) chats to us about unmet needs and exciting advances in respiratory and sleep physiology ...
Editorial board member Fabio Midulla (Sapienza University, Rome, Italy) chats to us about acute viral bronchiolitis, including risk factors, challenges managing the condition, risks and recent advances. Questions 1. What are the major risk factors for acute viral bronchiolitis? (0:12) 2. What are ...
My experience in the care of ventilator-dependent children involves over 20 years’ experience in both the home and long-term care environments. I have managed over 50 ventilator-dependent children in a university-based practice and have weaned at least two children per year ...
Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), previously designated as vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), is characterised by a transient and reversible narrowing of the larynx in response to external triggers, resulting in symptoms such as cough, dyspnoea and noisy breathing.1,2 Adduction of the ...
Stephanie D Davis (Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children, IN, US) is Chair of the ATS Assembly on Pediatrics. Here she discusses the mission and scope of her Assembly, significant recent developments in her field and activities ...
Refika Ersu (Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey) is a valued member of our Editorial Board for European Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases. She talked to us about the major unmet needs that exist in the management of obstructive sleep apnea in children, as ...
Refika Ersu (Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey) is a valued member of our Editorial Board for European Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases. She talked to us about the importance of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in children, as well as the major challenges achieving ...
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