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Straight from the Lungs helps to share real stories from real people affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Dr Jayesh Bhatt. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, Dr Bhatt spoke about how a 2-week hospital stay is often necessary for people with Cystic Fibrosis Here’s more from him.
Transcript coming soon.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Fiona. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, Fiona spoke about the lung function test and how it can be used to determine the wellbeing of someone with Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her.
Transcript coming soon.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of George. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, George spoke about how an emergency hospital visit several years ago made him rethink his entire approach to Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from him.
Transcript coming soon.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, how do you tell them you have something as big as Cystic Fibrosis? It’s tricky enough sometimes for people that have CF to cope with everything – how is someone else going to react when they’re suddenly plunged into this scary new world?
Transcript coming soon.
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Presented and produced by William Marler.
Recorded at Birmingham City University.
Featuring the voices of Veronika and Kenny, Katie, Andy, Brittney, and Dr Helen Barr.
Music by Ben Weatherill.
Illustration by Vicky Neville.
Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Veronika and Kenny. In Episode 8 of Straight from the Lungs, Veronika told the story of catcalling a boy named Kenny on a beach and marrying him 3 months later. Here’s more from them.
Transcript coming soon.
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Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Katie. In Episode 08 of Straight from the Lungs, Katie spoke about her boyfriend Michael and how he helps manage her Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her.
Transcript coming soon.
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
In March 2020, the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice for the general public was to only leave home for essential needs. However, many people with Cystic Fibrosis were told not to leave the house at all, with some being told to move home altogether.
Do you need advice about leaving home or returning to work?
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Presented and produced by William Marler.
Featuring the voices of Charles, Siobhan, Craig, Emma, Kirsty, Katie, Laura, and Kate.
Music by Ben Weatherill.
Illustration by Vicky Neville.
Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Charles. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Charles spoke about being in lockdown and trying to stay creative despite his industry being on hold. Here’s more from him.
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Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Emma. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Emma spoke about being in lockdown and using the time to take up running. Here’s more from her.
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Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Kate. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Kate spoke about being in lockdown and finding it challenging to go back outside again. Here’s more from her.
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