79% of people say air pollution worsens their lung condition. 🌍 Toxic air is harming our health, triggering lung conditions, worsening asthma and affecting unborn babies. This #CleanAirDay, we're calling for urgent action. Sign the petition:

Dismayed to see you sharing such a misleading & potentially deeply frightening video, Kim. If someone is in 'unspeakable pain' at the end of life, they should see a palliative care doctor like me - & I can promise you there is always something I can do for your pain. (1/n)

Interesting on the history of the genesis of physiotherapy. Main point is well made - sitting on the fence is never really an option for those who wish to lead.

ERJ Open Research: Patients with advanced lung emphysema and a 6MWT ≤140 m might benefit from an ELVR with valves and complications are not increased  https://t.co/vwv7VQkXYR

I'm getting increasing queries about LVR bag components so am re-posting it here. I'll update the section in @ONCALLBuddy too when i get a moment!

The Soul- Dr Adam Lewis 🔸Music can provide a distraction during ex's and reduce breathlessness perceptions 🔸Music therapy (instruments & singing) can be complimentary to the benefits of PR 🔸Preference based is key in the implementation of these interventions

The Body- Prof Harry Rossiter 🔸Strong evidence for high intensity training- physiological adaptations reducing critical power 🔸Training to fatigue leads to greater benefits in dyspnoea reduction 🔸mCPET can distinguish leg fatigue from dyspnoea leading to personalised care

The Mind- Dr Kyle Pattinson 🔸changes in #breathlessness during PR can be explained by changes in the brain- particularly expectation of breathlessness 🔸 potential greater benefit in those with worse expectations 🔸Technologies can be used to manipulate brain expectations in PR

Happy World COPD Day Talking "lung attacks" and launching the COPD Risk slider. Thank you to @PCRSUK

Published today @BMJ_Open Experiences of physiotherapists working with adults living with #LongCOVID in Canada: a qualitative study #GlobalPT https://t.co/8AzcYP7Eo4 @KellyOBrien25 @McdKiera @saulcobbing @AlyssaaErinn

💜🌟#PoTSAwarenessDay🌟💜 #PoTS is so much more than just a fast heart rate upon standing! Quality of life can be equivalent to COPD and congestive heart failure. Many patients are told that their physical symptoms are ‘all in their head’ and instead are given psychiatric

Weekly Team update time 😊 @YSTeachingNHSPR @YS_AHPs

Achieving a smoke-free country—a best buy for the UK chancellor https://t.co/8gmqgcqDYq @AshOrgUK @asthmalunguk @RCPhysicians @CR_UK @TheBHF @RCObsGyn @bmj_latest /n

Updated @BTSrespiratory position statement on tobacco and vaping. https://t.co/zkizlc4N3O @ThoraxBMJ

Long segment about #MECFS and #LongCovid on BBC Breakfast (15 mins) includes interviews with @BinitaKane Dr William Weir @KarenLHargrave @oonagh_cousins Mentions symptoms, severity, history, Ramsay, NICE guidelines, problems accessing care and more https://t.co/mHC8kRrmW3

Travel-related emissions are nearly 60% less for telerehabilitation (TR) than centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). TR may provide a reduced carbon option for PR delivery, but its use should be considered in the context of broader patient management.

We've two posts out to advert: 1️⃣For early career dietitians or those due to graduate this summer: Band 5 role 👉🏼 https://t.co/rJe4364Set 2️⃣For those interested in a non-registered dietetic role: Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker 👉🏼 https://t.co/B92FH8s6cP @hnyahpfaculty @YS_AHPs

Today's team update time. Never too old to learn 😀 @prwukee @YSTeachingNHSPR @YS_AHPs

What a team! Always developing and coming together, today and every day, to deliver the best experience and the highest quality service 🙌 @YSTeachingNHSPR @YS_AHPs @YSTeachingNHS @PRaccreditation @NRAPaudit @HNYPartnership