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👩‍⚕️ Dr Syeda Nafisa
🫁 Consultant in Respiratory Medicine | University Hospitals Birmingham
🔬 NIV Lead• Complex Respiratory Failure
📍 Birmingham , UK

17/04/2026

Strong decisions are rarely made in the moment; they’re shaped through hours of analysis, learning, and quiet preparation.

In any field, the real difference comes from how effectively knowledge is translated into action.

15/04/2026

Behind every clinical decision is time spent reviewing, reflecting, and refining.

In respiratory medicine, it’s not just about knowing the evidence, it’s about applying it consistently at the bedside.

From NIV strategies to patient outcomes, the real impact lies in how well we translate knowledge into practice.

08/04/2026

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is simple in concept - but its impact depends entirely on how well we deliver it.

In acute respiratory care, success isn’t just about using NIV.
It’s about timing, patient selection, and continuous reassessment.

The real question is no longer “Does NIV work?”
It’s “Are we using it effectively, consistently, and safely?”

Because better decisions at the bedside lead to better patient outcomes.

06/04/2026

Behind every confident decision is time spent learning, questioning, and growing.
In respiratory medicine, every detail matters - because every breath matters.

01/04/2026

In healthcare, confidence comes from preparation - but trust is earned in the moment.

Working every day to think clearly, communicate better, and put patients first.

Because that’s what truly defines good medicine.

27/03/2026

Every breath we take is more than just air - it’s life, resilience, and a second chance.

In pulmonology, we don’t just treat lungs…
we protect the moments that breath makes possible.

From awareness to action, every step counts in safeguarding respiratory health.

Because when breathing becomes difficult,
everything else fades into the background.

Let’s value it. Let’s protect it. Let’s never take it for granted.

26/03/2026

Unmasking Idiopathic Diaphragmatic Palsy: A Practical Diagnostic Approach

Idiopathic diaphragmatic palsy remains an under-recognised cause of unexplained breathlessness.

In our retrospective cohort across two UK centres, we identify a simple, clinically applicable diagnostic triad:

-> Orthopnoea
-> Normal lung imaging
-> Elevated respiratory muscle strength ratios (MEP/MIP or MEP/SNIP ≥2.7)

This approach offers a pragmatic pathway to diagnosis-particularly in patients unable to undergo conventional supine testing.

We also demonstrate that non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is associated with meaningful improvements in lung function and symptoms over time, reinforcing its role in both management and prognosis.

Early recognition is key.

🔗 Read the full study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8435796/

20/03/2026

As the sun sets on the final days of Ramadan, our hearts feel a mix of sadness to see it go and gratitude for the blessings it brought.

19/03/2026

Now sitting on the other side of the table as an MRCP PACES Examiner…

Not everything in medicine is tested by how much you know…�Some of it is tested by how much you can be trusted.

PACES isn’t about memorizing answers -�it’s about thinking clearly, communicating confidently, and putting the patient first.

Because at the end of the day, the real question is:� “Would I trust this doctor with my patient?”

If you’re preparing, focus less on perfection - and more on clarity, structure, and calm decision-making.
Tell me - what’s your biggest challenge right now?

16/03/2026

I’m pleased to share that our research project, “Transcutaneous CO₂ Monitoring Versus Arterial PaCO₂ During Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation in Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure: A Systematic Review and Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial,” has been accepted for presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference 2026 in Orlando.

This work explores the role of transcutaneous carbon dioxide (TcCO₂) monitoring as a non-invasive alternative to arterial blood gas analysis for guiding acute non-invasive ventilation in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure. By combining a systematic review with the development of a randomised controlled trial protocol, the project aims to support more continuous, patient-centred physiological monitoring during acute NIV.

American Thoracic Society
📍 Orange County Convention Center
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM

10/03/2026

Every conference is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and move medicine forward.
Honored to be part of discussions shaping the future of respiratory health.

08/03/2026

Breaking barriers. Building futures.
International Women’s Day is a reminder that empowered women empower the world

Address

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham

Website

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Syeda-Nafisa, https://www.linkedin.com/in/syeda-nafisa000007/

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