Lungs Matter

Respiratory Futures, The British Thoracic Society and ITN Business have produced a news-style programme to raise awareness and understanding of respiratory health.

Read more about 'Lungs Matter' on the Respiratory Futures website here.

Breathing is fundamental to life, and most of us breathe unconsciously, without awareness. Respiratory disease, however, affects as many as one in five people in the UK.

For many, the simple act of breathing can be a struggle and most patients with chronic respiratory disease will never be cured. Early diagnosis, treatment and education are the cornerstones of effective health care.

Published

05 October 2023

Theme

Leading change

Sub Theme

Health inequalities

About

Respiratory Futures and the British Thoracic Society (BTS) have partnered with ITN Business to produce ‘Lungs Matter’. Anchored by journalist and presenter Duncan Golestani, this clip features an interview with Paul Walker, the Chair of the British Thoracic Society, discussing the work being done to raise awareness of respiratory disease and lung conditions and why respiratory specialists are important in improving quality of life and the future of respiratory healthcare.

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