Respiratory Inspirations

Respiratory Inspirations

A Cleveland Clinic podcast covering lung disease, allergy, sleep, critical illness and infectious disease. We’ll help you learn more about conditions affecting your respiratory health as we discuss related diseases, causes, treatments, innovations and what the future may bring. So take a deep breath and join us.
Dr. Rachel Taliercio and Dr. Michael Ghobrial

Featured Episode

Oh, That Cough (Cough, Cough): Getting Help for Your Chronic Cough

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.

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All Respiratory Inspirations Episodes

All Respiratory Inspirations Episodes

March 10, 2025

Respiratory Viral Vaccines and Personalized Vaccinology

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.

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October 23, 2024

Understanding Delirium in Patients in the Intensive Care Unit

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 Patients who develop delirium often appear confused, have difficulty paying attention, and may become aggressive or withdrawn.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.

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June 27, 2024

Understanding Sepsis

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.

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May 30, 2024

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

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.

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