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.

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

On April 24, 2025, Brussels will host the 4th annual Global Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) Awareness Day, organized by EUFOREA. This year’s theme, "New Ambitions of Care," focuses on enhancing understanding of CRSwNP, improving early diagnosis, and promoting better treatment strategies for those affected by this debilitating condition.

The 2025 AAAAI and WAO joint congress highlighted advances in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) treatment. Notable studies presented positive results for novel biologic therapies, including tezepelumab, depemokimab and mepolizumab for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), and dupilumab for chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). These findings highlight significant advancements in symptom management, offering hope for improved patient outcomes and reduced treatment burdens.

As 2024 comes to a close and as the new Patient Advisory Board & Advocacy Manager at EUFOREA, I have the privilege to reflect on the achievements and milestones of EUFOREA this year. With my background as a pharmacist and scientific ...

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic sinus disease that affects between 5% and 12% of the general population.1–3 Despite substantially impacting the patient's quality of life, it often remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.1 The European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy and ...

Dupilumab is used to manage chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, however there is limited data regarding its use in patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). touchRESPIRATORY caught up with Dr Isaac Schmale (University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA) ...

touchRESPIRATORY were delighted to speak with Dr Isaac Schmale (University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA) around the signs and symptoms of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), the incidence of AERD in people with asthma, the current treatment paradigm for ...

touchRESPIRATORY were delighted to catch up with Prof Peter Hellings (Catholic University of Leuven; University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium) to discuss this year’s EUFOREA global CRSwNP awareness day that took place on 20 April 2022 and the importance of physician ...