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Podcast: Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education
Episode: Breathe Easy: Understanding Respiratory Diseases an interview with Respiratory Physician- Dr Thomas Altree
Description: Send a textDescription:In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Dr. Gavin Nimon ( Orthopaedic Surgeon ) interviews Dr. Thomas Altree, a respiratory physician, to provide a comprehensive overview of respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, and the effects of smoking, vaping, and air pollution.Topics covered in this episode:Common respiratory diseases and their impact on lung functionThe classification of obstructive and restrictive lung diseasesThe risks associated with smoking, vaping, and environmental pollutantsDiagnostic tools, including spirometry, CT scans, and lung function testsCurrent treatment...