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Episode #54

Dr. Afif El-Hasan

After the Smoke: Wildfire Cleanup & Air Quality Concerns with Dr. Afif El-Hasan

February 25, 2025 -

For this hot topic, asthma and lung health expert Dr. Afif El-Hasan of Kaiser Permanente in California joins host Dr. Albert Rizzo to discuss the acute effects of wildfire smoke on air quality.

Episode #53

Drs. Que and McCormack

Advocating for Race-neutral Approach to Pulmonary Function Testing with Drs. Meredith McCormack & Loretta Que

January 27, 2025 -

This episode welcomes Dr. Meredith McCormack of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Loretta Que of Duke University to discuss “race-based normal values” in medicine, particularly in regard to pulmonary function tests (PFT).

2024 Recap

This Year in Pulmonology

January 10, 2025 -

To reflect on 2024’s spectacular headlines in the lung health field, we present to you a special recap episode spotlighting our favorite interview segments of the past year.

Episode #52

Dr. Jacob Sands

2024 State of Lung Cancer: The Hopes and Hurdles of Precision Oncology with Dr. Jacob Sands

December 6, 2024 -

Offering insight into actionable targeted mutations, Dr. Sands addresses how precision oncology is fundamentally changing lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Episode #51

Dr. Grayson and Wayne and Rhonda Wilson

Physician, Patient & Partner Perspectives on AERD with Dr. Mitchell Grayson, Rhonda Nelson & Wayne Nelson

November 14, 2024 -

This episode is music to your ears, presenting multiple points of view about Asthma Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD).

Episode #50

Drs. Ravi Kalhan, Amy Olson & George Washko

The Quest to Intercept Lung Disease with Drs. Ravi Kalhan, Amy Olson & George Washko

October 29, 2024 -

For our 50th episode, Dr. Ravi Kalhan of Northwestern Medicine and Dr. George Washko of Harvard University meet with Dr. Amy Olson, Executive Director of Medical Affairs for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Episode #49

Dr. Rachel Eddy

Lung Imaging 2.0: How AI is Shaping the Future with Dr. Rachel Eddy

September 25, 2024 -

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Eddy of the University of British Columbia explores the evolving field of medical imaging technology and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.

Episode #48

Dr. Juanita Mora (left) and Dr. S. Christy Sadreameli (right)

How to Prepare Your Lungs for Back-to-School with Drs. Juanita Mora & S. Christy Sadreameli

August 12, 2024 -

As families jump into the new school year, this episode brings together Chicago-based allergist and immunologist Dr. Juanita Mora and pediatric pulmonologist Dr. S. Christy Sadreameli of Johns Hopkins Hospital to share their tips for making the return to school as smooth as possible in regard to lung health.

Episode #47

Janelle Bludorn, PA-C

Can’t Take the Heat: The Health Consequences of Extreme Temperatures with Janelle Bludorn, PA-C

July 22, 2024 -

Hot off the press! For our newest episode, we are visited by Duke University’s Janelle Bludorn, PA-C, for a comprehensive overview of heat-related respiratory illnesses.

Episode #46

Drs. Avrum Spira and Steven Dubinett

Stopping Lung Cancer Before It Starts with Drs. Steven Dubinett & Avrum Spira

June 24, 2024 -

Dr. Steven Dubinett at University of California, Los Angeles and Dr. Avrum Spira at Boston University revisit our virtual studio to provide an update on their lung cancer interception research, as currently funded by the American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation.

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