The Phantom Alveolus

A sometimes witty, sometimes sentimental look at the career we call Respiratory Medicine.

Shades of Red

The Phantom Alveolus

I recently had a student ask me if I had ever done anything embarrassing as a student myself. “Well, of course not,” was my indignant response. I quickly followed with, “well maybe.” A sigh, then, “okay, okay! I had more than my fair share of such…

The Fish Market

The Phantom Alveolus

Can you imagine gutting fish in a market every day, from the wee hours of the morning? Close your eyes and smell the fishy aroma, hear the constant roar of demanding customers, and feel the lack of pay. Now imagine going home and saying that today…

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