Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast

Are you tired of a cough that just won’t go away? Chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than eight weeks; however, many patients will suffer months or even years before being referred for specialized care. In this episode, Drs. Taliercio and Ghobrial review some of the recognizable signs of chronic cough. They discuss the importance of finding a provider who will take the time to listen to you and evaluate every aspect of your health so they can uncover possible causes and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. Drs. Taliercio and Ghobrial also cover medications currently in clinical trials, off-label use of existing drugs and promising non-drug options like behavioral cough suppression therapy that are already available.

In this special episode from our Respiratory Exchange “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” series, Dr. Gregory Poland, distinguished investigator at Mayo Clinic and founding director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains the different types of immunity and what vaccines really prevent. In addition, he discusses the nuances of immunizing against RSV during pregnancy, the need for booster doses and the development of personalized vaccinology to optimize vaccine responses.

ICU delirium is a very common consequence of an ICU stay and critical illness, especially in very sick patients. Patients who develop delirium often appear confused, have difficulty paying attention, and may become aggressive or withdrawn. Dr. Heather Torbic discusses risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for delirium, and emphasizes the role that friends and family can play in helping patients with delirium.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body's overwhelming reaction to an infection. Two Critical Care and Emergency Medicine physicians join this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to cover all things sepsis. They explain what sepsis is and how it is a leading cause of death in hospitals worldwide. They also cover what Cleveland Clinic is doing to reduce sepsis mortality.

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 ARDS.

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 to explain how pulmonary rehabilitation works, the benefits of the program and more.

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.

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’s not working well and how he diagnoses TBM/EDAC. He also covers how the condition is treated and what the EDAC/TBM program at Cleveland Clinic offers.

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.

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 lungs healthy if you are prescribed opioids.