Deep Breath In

A lump in the throat is a classic GP presentation, but one that often causes a lot of worry. Many people are struggling with high levels of anxiety anyway at the moment, and this may manifest physical...

5 Nov 202058min

Personality disorder is often referred to as the “Cinderella” diagnosis of mental health. Around 1 in 20 people is estimated to have a personality disorder, and it is a neglected and under-resourced a...

22 Okt 202059min

Persistent coughing in children is always a challenge, both for parents trying to describe and measure the cough, and for doctors making a diagnosis. In the current climate, this is all the more diffi...

8 Okt 202043min

With the annual flu season looming, GPs are anticipating a frenzy of vaccinations, perhaps more so than ever this year. As so many 'flu and respiratory viruses circulate every year, and as the 'flu v...

24 Sep 202058min

Sometimes, in Deep Breath In, we only get a chance to include a brief bit of a much longer conversation with our guests. In these Deep Breaths, we're going to bring you some of those more in depth con...

17 Sep 202033min

Fatphobia has been described as society’s last ‘ism’. Whilst our understanding of weight and health has changed over time, there is still a stigma towards people who are overweight or obese, and an as...

10 Sep 202059min

Contraceptive pill check-up appointments used to be simple and straightforward for GPs, and frequently felt like a welcome reprieve from more complex consultations. However, there’s often more to them...

28 Aug 202058min

Sometimes, in Deep Breath In, we only get a chance to include a brief bit of a much longer conversation with our guests. In these Deep Breaths, we're going to bring you some of those more in depth con...

21 Aug 202017min