The British Thoracic Society
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The British Thoracic Society is the largest respiratory membership body in the UK.
We work towards better lung health for all.
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We work towards better lung health for all.
Our tweets are not endorsements.
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
January 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Recordings of our webinars are made available so that you can keep your knowledge up to date at your convenience.
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/AsthmaBiologicsRecording25
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/AsthmaBiologicsRecording25
January 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Recordings of our webinars are made available so that you can keep your knowledge up to date at your convenience.
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/AsthmaBiologicsRecording25
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/AsthmaBiologicsRecording25
This course is designed to develop a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme in line with national standards, including the BTS Clinical Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
π 25 Feb 26
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
π 25 Feb 26
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This course is designed to develop a foundation of understanding of this exercise and education programme in line with national standards, including the BTS Clinical Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
π 25 Feb 26
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
π 25 Feb 26
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
This study, using ILD Registry data, showed gender differences in baseline characteristics and outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
This study, using ILD Registry data, showed gender differences in baseline characteristics and outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Stay up to date on the latest respiratory treatments at your convenience with our recorded webinars.
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicineπ brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicineπ brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Stay up to date on the latest respiratory treatments at your convenience with our recorded webinars.
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicineπ brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Biologics in Respiratory Medicineπ brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS π brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
December 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS π brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
A deep-dive data analysis found variation in the use of EBUS across the UK, and an audit will be key to providing benchmarking data for a quality assurance process.
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A deep-dive data analysis found variation in the use of EBUS across the UK, and an audit will be key to providing benchmarking data for a quality assurance process.
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
We have developed a comprehensive programme which will refine and improve the practice of clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
π 4 March 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ChronicBreathlessness #ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #Healthcare
π 4 March 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ChronicBreathlessness #ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #Healthcare
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We have developed a comprehensive programme which will refine and improve the practice of clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.
π 4 March 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ChronicBreathlessness #ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #Healthcare
π 4 March 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ChronicBreathlessness26
#ChronicBreathlessness #ProfessionalDevelopment #ShortCourse #Healthcare
We are thrilled to be partnering with Asthma + Lung UK to fund grants in respiratory-related research.
This fund is for healthcare professionals who would like to apply for a PhD or equivalent qualification.
ποΈ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
This fund is for healthcare professionals who would like to apply for a PhD or equivalent qualification.
ποΈ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are thrilled to be partnering with Asthma + Lung UK to fund grants in respiratory-related research.
This fund is for healthcare professionals who would like to apply for a PhD or equivalent qualification.
ποΈ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
This fund is for healthcare professionals who would like to apply for a PhD or equivalent qualification.
ποΈ Apply by: Fri 13 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026
We are pleased to announce Dr Odiri Eneje as the new Chair of the Education and Training Committee and Professor James Chalmers as the new Chair of the Standards of Care Committee.
Read more π brit-thoracic.uk/IncomingChairs2025
Read more π brit-thoracic.uk/IncomingChairs2025
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We are pleased to announce Dr Odiri Eneje as the new Chair of the Education and Training Committee and Professor James Chalmers as the new Chair of the Standards of Care Committee.
Read more π brit-thoracic.uk/IncomingChairs2025
Read more π brit-thoracic.uk/IncomingChairs2025
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We are working with SIGN to develop a brand-new guideline focusing on specialist interventions for patients with severe asthma
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Read the draft scope and have your say π brit-thoracic.uk/SIGNdraft25
Deadline: Wednesday 14th January 2026
π’ Join the British Thoracic Society
Be part of a community driving change in respiratory medicine. Access discounted education, research, and opportunities to make a difference.
π Learn more and join: Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg
#BTSMembership #RespiratoryHealth
Be part of a community driving change in respiratory medicine. Access discounted education, research, and opportunities to make a difference.
π Learn more and join: Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg
#BTSMembership #RespiratoryHealth
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
π’ Join the British Thoracic Society
Be part of a community driving change in respiratory medicine. Access discounted education, research, and opportunities to make a difference.
π Learn more and join: Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg
#BTSMembership #RespiratoryHealth
Be part of a community driving change in respiratory medicine. Access discounted education, research, and opportunities to make a difference.
π Learn more and join: Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg
#BTSMembership #RespiratoryHealth
The 2025 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award is Dr Ingrid Du Rand; for her hard work and commitment to the BTS guideline programme.
π brit-thoracic.uk/MSA2025
π brit-thoracic.uk/MSA2025
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The 2025 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award is Dr Ingrid Du Rand; for her hard work and commitment to the BTS guideline programme.
π brit-thoracic.uk/MSA2025
π brit-thoracic.uk/MSA2025
A retrospective cohort analysis using data from our ILD Registry explores the impact of gender in IPF features, comorbidities and outcomes in the UK.
Read the full report π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Read the full report π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
December 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A retrospective cohort analysis using data from our ILD Registry explores the impact of gender in IPF features, comorbidities and outcomes in the UK.
Read the full report π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Read the full report π brit-thoracic.uk/ILDGender2025
Why join one of our short courses?
Stay up to date on the latest developments in respiratory medicine, learn from leading experts, and enhance your skills to provide the best patient care.
π bit.ly/429WkCp
#RespiratoryHealth #BTSShortCourses
Stay up to date on the latest developments in respiratory medicine, learn from leading experts, and enhance your skills to provide the best patient care.
π bit.ly/429WkCp
#RespiratoryHealth #BTSShortCourses
December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Why join one of our short courses?
Stay up to date on the latest developments in respiratory medicine, learn from leading experts, and enhance your skills to provide the best patient care.
π bit.ly/429WkCp
#RespiratoryHealth #BTSShortCourses
Stay up to date on the latest developments in respiratory medicine, learn from leading experts, and enhance your skills to provide the best patient care.
π bit.ly/429WkCp
#RespiratoryHealth #BTSShortCourses
Congratulations to Hai Nguyen of the University of Cambridge, who is the winner of this year's BTS Medical Student Abstract Prize.
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/MedicalStudentAward2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/MedicalStudentAward2025
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations to Hai Nguyen of the University of Cambridge, who is the winner of this year's BTS Medical Student Abstract Prize.
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/MedicalStudentAward2025
Find out more π brit-thoracic.uk/MedicalStudentAward2025
We are honoured to announce this year's winners of the BTS/A+LUK Lecture Award and the BTS/BALR Lecture Awards are Dr Jennifer Dickens and Dr Lindsay Broadbent, respectively.
Meet the winners πbrit-thoracic.uk/LectureAwards2025
Meet the winners πbrit-thoracic.uk/LectureAwards2025
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are honoured to announce this year's winners of the BTS/A+LUK Lecture Award and the BTS/BALR Lecture Awards are Dr Jennifer Dickens and Dr Lindsay Broadbent, respectively.
Meet the winners πbrit-thoracic.uk/LectureAwards2025
Meet the winners πbrit-thoracic.uk/LectureAwards2025
Did you miss one of our webinars?
Catch up on the MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Update your knowledge on Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
Catch up on the MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Update your knowledge on Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did you miss one of our webinars?
Catch up on the MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Update your knowledge on Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
Catch up on the MDR-TB Clinical Simulated Case Discussion π brit-thoracic.uk/MDRTBRecording25
Update your knowledge on Biologics in Respiratory Medicine π brit-thoracic.uk/BiologicsRecording25
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS π brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our Chair, Professor Richard Russell, worked with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social and @theguardian.com on a Winter Preparedness campaign. Read more about respiratory health, skin health, pain management and supporting the NHS π brit-thoracic.uk/WinterPreparedness25
#winterpreparedness2025
#winterpreparedness2025
This prestigious award acknowledges a distinguished person who has greatly contributed to respiratory medicine or science.
We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Arnot and Professor Alyn Morice.
π brit-thoracic.uk/BTSMedal2025
We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Arnot and Professor Alyn Morice.
π brit-thoracic.uk/BTSMedal2025
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This prestigious award acknowledges a distinguished person who has greatly contributed to respiratory medicine or science.
We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Arnot and Professor Alyn Morice.
π brit-thoracic.uk/BTSMedal2025
We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Deborah Arnot and Professor Alyn Morice.
π brit-thoracic.uk/BTSMedal2025
This short course is designed to provide a basic knowledge check and to develop your understanding of the evidence, basic principles and application of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
π 25 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
π 25 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This short course is designed to provide a basic knowledge check and to develop your understanding of the evidence, basic principles and application of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
π 25 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
π 25 Feb 2026
π brit-thoracic.uk/PRFeb26
#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare
In preparation for a national audit in 2026, we have conducted a pilot audit of the EBUS dataset.
Explore the Report's findings and learn about our next steps π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Explore the Report's findings and learn about our next steps π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In preparation for a national audit in 2026, we have conducted a pilot audit of the EBUS dataset.
Explore the Report's findings and learn about our next steps π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
Explore the Report's findings and learn about our next steps π brit-thoracic.uk/EBUSreport2025
The course offers expert-led presentations, case studies, and patient perspectives, join now to gain insight into the assessment process, therapy techniques, and strategies for integrating cough control therapy.
Book now π brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough
Book now π brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The course offers expert-led presentations, case studies, and patient perspectives, join now to gain insight into the assessment process, therapy techniques, and strategies for integrating cough control therapy.
Book now π brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough
Book now π brit-thoracic.uk/CoughControlTherapy26
#ShortCourse #ChronicCough