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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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Chronic Breathlessness is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses.

This course will cover an extensive array of objectives relevant to clinicians involved in the management of chronic breathlessness in adults.

📅 4 March 26
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#ShortCourse #Healthcare
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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This 2-part Symposium prepared jointly with @balrcommunity.bsky.social covers a huge range of research topics within the field. Don't miss this fascinating deep dive into the latest developments in lung disease.

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Joint BTS/BALR Symposium At The Cutting Edge of Models for Lung Disease Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Join us for this in-depth exploration of emerging technologies in diagnosis and developments in early detection of COPD.

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Symposium Transforming the COPD Landscape: From Diagnosis to Digital Innovation
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Discover the impact of climate change on respiratory disease and ways to improve lung health in future generations in this joint symposium with the British Paediatric Respiratory Society.

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BPR/BTS Joint Symposium; Sustainable Respiratory Care For Future Generations . Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Explore how age of onset affects treatment responses, review chronic asthma management and understand the barriers to remission in asthma patients at this fascinating symposium this November.

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Symposium: Key determinants of outcome in asthma: From onset to remission. Winter Meeting, 26-28 November
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The course has been created in line with the BTS Clinical Statement on Chronic Cough in Adults, providing the skills necessary to understand, develop and explore skills in non-pharmacological approaches to this condition.

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#ShortCourse #ChronicCough
Friday 20 March Cough Control Therapy for Chronic Cough Short Course
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join Dr Charlie Addy and Professor Tom Wilkinson to discuss his role within NRAP and how NRAP supports clinicians and patients across England and Wales.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RFNRAP-25

#Podcast #Respiratory #Healthcare #NRAP #Data
The National Respiratory Audit Programme supporting clinicians and patients across England and Wales with Professor Tom Wilkinson
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Join Dr Dixon and Dr Selvarajah as they chair this symposium dedicated to exploring the latest developments in the world of Interstitial Lung Disease.

Read the programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book your Winter Meeting ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

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Symposium: Predicting the future of ILD. Winter Meeting, 26-28 November 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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There is only a week left and we will soon be setting up for three days of inspiring talks and seminars covering the latest developments in respiratory medicine.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
🎟️ Book your ticket now: brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

Don’t forget! Members get an exclusive discount.
Find out what's on at the Winter Meeting, 26 - 28 November 2025
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support and discuss the latest research projects and network with likeminded colleagues.

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Poster Discussions Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Open to all: this session will strive to enable and encourage the support of equity of opportunity across the full multi-professional respiratory team.

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Open Session Supporting women in respiratory medicine Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The popular mid-career lectures are a cornerstone of our annual Winter Meeting, this initiative is our joint venture with Asthma and Lung UK and @balrcommunity.bsky.social.

Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book now 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

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Joint Symposium Joint BTS/A+LUK/BALR Mid-career Lectures Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📚 Advance your respiratory skills with our short courses

Choose from a range of expert-led courses covering key topics like NIV, HMV, and bronchiectasis.

👉 bit.ly/429WkCp

#BTSShortCourses #RespiratoryCare
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We invite individuals and organisations to share their views on the BTS Professional Development Framework for Pharmacists Working in Respiratory Medicine.

Respond to the Consultation 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/FrameworkConsultation25

#Respiratory #ProfessionaFramework #Pathway #RespiratoryPharmacist
Pharmacist Framework consultation
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Spoken Sessions are a popular staple at the Winter Meeting – with our international cohort of abstract presenters presenting in 29 sessions across all three days.

Come and explore the latest respiratory research 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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Spoken Sessions, Winter Meeting 26–28 November
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Book now for the next RESP webinar on pleural infection - a FREE session created to provide the latest research insights in respiratory healthcare.

🗓️ Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
Find out more 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/RESPDec

#Respiratory #Webinar #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #Learning
RESP Webinars Pleural Infection with Professor Najib Rahman Mon 8 Dec, 7pm
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Are you or someone you know a healthcare professional who would like to explore a research career?

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply now!

🗓️ Deadline: Fri 13 Feb

Explore 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/ResearchGrant2026

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Research grant funding: Now available
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Exclusive benefits for our members

From discounted courses to contributing to respiratory guidelines, BTS membership offers resources to advance your career in respiratory care.

🔗 Join today: bit.ly/4h8stPg

#RespiratoryCare
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join this informative symposium evaluating the emerging data and review recent advances in the monitoring and management of Pulmonary Vascular Disease.

Explore the programme 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Book your Winter Meeting ticket 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

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Symposium: Perspectives in Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Mechanisms, Monitoring and Management. Winter Meeting, 26-28 November 2025
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Develop your understanding of emerging therapies and novel management techniques in bronchiectasis at this year’s Winter Meeting.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

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Symposium Bronchiectasis – Recent Advances and Clinical Trials Winter Meeting, November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We have designed this year’s programme to be filled to the brim with updates on the latest ground breaking developments in respiratory research.

Explore it here 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
🎟️ Book your ticket now: brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

Don’t forget! Members get an exclusive discount.
Find out what's on at the Winter Meeting, 26 - 28 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Throughout the 3-day Winter Meeting in London we have two symposia covering Lung Cancer; one focusing on screening and the other treatment. Don't miss out on the latest updates in lung cancer care.

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Symposium - Lung Cancer Screening: Update and Optimisation. Lung Cancer Staging: Developments and Implications. Winter Meeting 26-28 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Professor Wei Shen Lim will be one of our knowledgeable guests at the Winter Meeting in London. He will be presenting the Morriston Davies lecture on ‘Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illness'.

Explore what’s on 👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
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#BTSWinter25 #Vaccines
Guest Lecture Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Illness by Professor Wei Shen Lim at the Winter Meeting.
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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.

📅 25 Feb 26
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#ShortCourse #PulmonaryRehab #Healthcare
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Professor Clive Page OBE will be at the Winter Meeting as one of our guest lecturers, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the pharmacology of inflammation and respiratory disease.

👉 brit-thoracic.uk/WMProgramme25
Secure your ticket 🎫 brit-thoracic.uk/WM25

#BTSWinter2025
Professor Clive Page OBE
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM