Dr. Gregory Poland explains the different aspects and limitations of immunity, such as innate, humoral, cellular, and durable immunity, and the need for booster doses and personalized vaccinology to optimize vaccine responses.By Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a lung injury that happens when fluids build up in small air sacs of the lungs, preventing your lungs from filling up with air. In this episode of Respiratory Inspirations, two doctors from the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic break down the causes, symptoms and treatments of ARD…

Dr. Kristen Highland speaks with Drs. Peter Mazzone and Vickram Tejwani about the recent 2024 American Thoracic Society Conference. Topics discussed include exposure-related mutations in non-smokers' lungs, doing better at getting the right people to be screened and new tools in development like circulating tumor DNA methylation-based tools, mutati…

Dr. Frank Esper will discuss the impact of RSV on children. He will review the burden of RSV infection in children, the history and challenges of RSV vaccine development, and the recent breakthroughs and innovations in RSV prevention. The episode will conclude with recommendations and resources for RSV prevention and surveillance.…

Measurement of lung volume is used routinely by pulmonologists and according to the Global Lung Initiative (GLI) regression, women as a population have different lung volumes than men. Dr. Philippe Haouzi, medical director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, discusses the lack of clear evidence for this assumption and why it’s tim…

Dr. Trate DeVolld and Dr. Katie Rivard will explore the efficacy of RSV vaccines and discuss preventive strategies aimed at reducing the occurrence of severe RSV respiratory illness in infants, children, and older adults.By Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute

Thomas Gildea, MD, section head of Interventional Pulmonary and Bronchoscopy, discusses Excessive Dynamic Airways Collapse (EDAC) and Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM). He talks about breathing issues that may indicate airway collapse, as well as possible connections with asthma and COPD, long-term corticosteroid use and obesity. Dr. Gildea covers using …

Dr. Hannah Wang and Dr. Christopher Attaway will explore emerging RSV testing as it pertains to understanding the capabilities and limitations of different diagnostic tests.By Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the management of many cancers. However, adverse events and side effects on various organs, including pneumonitis in the lungs, can be caused by these therapies. This episode of Respiratory Exchange Podcast covers patient or therapy side effect risk factors, using tools such as CT scans and bronchosc…

Welcome to a special series by Respiratory Exchange Addressing the Impact of RSV and Vaccine Hesitancy. In this series, we explore the efficacy of RSV vaccines and discuss preventive strategies aimed at reducing the occurrence of severe RSV respiratory illness in infants, children and older adults. This episode will focus on the RSV Vaccination for…

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program designed to help people with a chronic lung disease, such as COPD or cystic fibrosis, learn how to breathe easier and improve their quality of life. Debasis Sahoo, MD, is the director of pulmonary rehabilitation at Marymount Hospital and South Point Hospital. Dr. Sahoo joins the Respiratory Inspirations podcast…

Dr. Michaela Gack explains her research on emerging respiratory viruses and vector-borne pathogens. She discusses the recent advancements in RSV vaccine development while addressing the challenges in RSV epidemiology, vaccination strategies and the importance of education, messaging, and novel approaches in antiviral treatment.…

Dr. Siddarth Dugar talks with Congress Co-chair Roshni Sreedharan, MD and Cleveland Clinic Director of Translational Critical Care Research, Vidula Vachharajani, MD about the 2024 SCCM Congress. They discuss interesting sessions such as: identifying modifiable treatments on ARDS, typing of Sepsis biomarkers, whether to get a chest X-ray post-centra…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine used to reduce the chances of getting HIV infection from sex or injection drug use. Three experts from the Department of Infectious Disease at Cleveland Clinic join this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to discuss PrEP and other tools for HIV prevention.…

There have been drastic changes made in the regulation of opioids for medical treatment in the past few decades. However, with advent of fentanyl and carfentanil addiction, overdose-related death continues to increase. In this episode, our guests discuss continued regulation of opioids, use of naloxone and when it may not counteract an overdose, th…

Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) happens when your main airway and the airways leading to your lungs close more than they should, affecting your ability to breathe. Thomas Gildea, MD joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to talk about TBM and excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC). He explains how the large airway works, what happens when it’…

In the ICU, each patient has a team of professionals on-hand to work with family to promote their well-being. While in-person communication is always best, what happens when that’s not an option – at all? Dr. Adi Gerblich talks about how the ICU at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital pioneered virtual ICU rounding years before COVID made it necessa…

Experts in critical care and pulmonary medicine join this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to discuss the Medical Oncology Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Cleveland Clinic. The doctors explain why this specialized ICU exists, who it serves and what to expect if you or a loved one are in the medical oncology ICU.…

Dr. Cyndee Miranda and Dr. Joseph Khabbaza ,experts from the Infectious Disease and Pulmonary Medicine departments at Cleveland Clinic respectively, delve into NTM: how developing an index of suspicion can help identify patients early, what diagnostic criteria work well, when watchful waiting is called for, and the benefits of following a guideline…

Experts in pulmonary and critical care medicine from Cleveland Clinic join this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to discuss opioids and lung health. The doctors explain how opioids can affect the respiratory system, the signs someone might be experiencing breathing problems due to opioids and the precautions that should be taken to keep your lun…

Sleep experts Loutfi Aboussouan, MD and Reena Mehra, MD join this episode of Respiratory Exchange to discuss identifying sleep apnea in patients, improving CPAP patient compliance and device alternatives for treatment including hypoglossal nerve stimulation.By Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute

Immunotherapy is a newer form of therapy for cancers. While immunotherapy is revolutionizing the management of many cancers, there can be unintended consequences and side effects associated with the therapy. In this episode of Respiratory Inspirations, two experts in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Cleveland Clinic discuss the side effects …

Dr. Aanchal Kapoor covers some of the highlights from the CHEST 2023 conference with Drs. Angel Coz and Colin Gillespie including: procedure simulations, transfusion in the ICU, networking at the conference, pros and cons of artificial intelligence in critical care, controversies in mechanical ventilation, sepsis, ARDS, flexible vs rigid bronchosco…

Adi Gerblich, MD is a physician in the department of critical care medicine at Cleveland Clinic, as well as the division chief of pulmonary medicine at Hillcrest Hospital. Dr. Gerblich joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to talk about virtual ICU rounding. He starts by describing the ICU environment and the types of communications used b…

What do golf clubs, computers and aerospace engineering have in common? They all use a beryllium alloy as part of their manufacturing process. Beryllium is used in many industries and, over time, workers who are in contact with this element can become sensitized to it and may develop chronic beryllium disease. Dr. Maeve MacMurdo discusses ways to i…

Maja Babic, MD joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to cover everything you need to know about bone and joint infections. Dr. Babic explains why a team approach is needed for the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint infections and how the team works together to care for the patient. She also covers topics such as diabetic foot infect…

Sudhir Krishnan, MD is the medical director of the ECMO team in the critical care department at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to discuss everything you need to know about ECMO. Listen in to learn what ECMO is, why and how it is used and how patients are chosen to undergo ECMO. Dr. Krishnan also covers common co…

Eduardo Mireles, MD, director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and vice-chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the current gap between ventilator technology, with its multiple options, and the education needed for providers who monitor patients. He reviews the course he developed to address this gap, the …

Dr. Fred Hsieh discusses eosinophilic-related diseases and their possible causes, such as allergic diseases or parasitic infection. He covers the best way to proceed when your CBC report shows a high eosinophil number and what hypereosinophilia syndrome actually is. Dr. Hsieh reviews the challenge in treating eosinophilic-related diseases with cort…

Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD, director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to discuss the details of respiratory support and therapy in the ICU. Dr. Mireles kicks things off by explaining the role of a respiratory therapist and how to become one. He goes on to explain the processe…

ATS LIVE! Part 2 Interviews from the 2023 American Thoracic Society Conference Host: Amy Attaway, MD Recorded live at ATS, Dr. Amy Attaway talks with attendees about their emerging and innovative work. Dr. Anna May: Medication use before starting positive airway pressure therapy. Dr. Neha Solanki: Platelets’ association with severe asthma. Dr. Peng…