Lung Institute's Podcast

On this episode Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Nicola Hanania to explore the evolving understanding of COPD, moving beyond a singular diagnosis to personalized phenotypes and endotypes. Discover how factors like air pollution, genetics, and even altitude impact lung health. Learn about emerging biomarkers and the promise of precision medicine, including targeted biologic therapies and early intervention strategies to im...

On this episode Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Babith Mankidy that specializes on Interventional Pulmonology. Explore the cutting edge of interventional pulmonology with Dr. Babith Mankidy. This discussion delves into advanced airway disease management, lung transplant care, and innovative treatments for lung cancer. Learn about novel procedures and technologies shaping the future of respiratory medicine. Baylor College...

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Emanuel N. Husu, M.D. that specializes on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to discuss "Advance Pain Management Strategies". This professional discussion delves into advanced pain management strategies, particularly for chest wall and post-thoracotomy pain. Experts liken pain assessment to detective work, emphasizing a nuanced approach beyond medication. The conversation highlights ...

In this inspiring episode of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute On Air Podcast, Dr. Seagraves sits down with Francisco Avila and Amber Harris, a remarkable married couple whose lives have been shaped by chronic lung disease and the gift of organ transplantation. Francisco, a cystic fibrosis patient and multiple transplant recipient, and Amber, who underwent a lung transplant for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), share their extraordinary journey f...

In this episode, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, and Dr. Sunjay Devarajan explore bronchiectasis, a chronic and heterogeneous lung condition that often represents a common endpoint for many underlying diseases. They discuss how the disease develops, its varied clinical presentations, and the importance of identifying and treating underlying causes such as rheumatoid arthritis. The conversation highlights treatment strategies incl...