Beyond the Wheeze
Podcast Description
Beyond the Wheeze is the podcast that proves your limits are just the beginning. Hosted by Josh Rheaume, an asthma advocate, marathon runner, and speaker, this show dives into inspiring stories of individuals who’ve faced adversity—especially respiratory challenges—and found ways to push beyond what they thought possible. Whether you have asthma, other health conditions, or simply seek motivation to overcome your own obstacles, Beyond the Wheeze is here to remind you that resilience and determination can unlock your full potential.In each episode, Josh and his guests—athletes, health professionals, and advocates—share their personal journeys and practical tips for managing health challenges while achieving greatness. From expert advice on improving fitness and managing respiratory conditions to actionable mindset strategies, Beyond the Wheeze is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own life.This podcast isn't just for those with asthma—it's for anyone ready to take on life’s challenges, break through barriers, and live fully. Tune in for powerful stories and expert tips on how to thrive, no matter what’s holding you back. Breathe easier, live stronger, and push past your limits with Beyond the Wheeze.
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The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, health advocacy, and personal growth, featuring episodes that discuss overcoming respiratory challenges and achieving athletic goals, such as Grace Pyatt's story of balancing her asthma management while excelling in professional volleyball.
Beyond the Wheeze is a podcast that brings together voices from across the respiratory community — from clinicians and advocates to patients, caregivers, innovators, and business leaders. Hosted by asthma advocate Josh Rheaume, the show opens up honest conversations about the realities of asthma and lung health, exploring how collaboration and understanding can help close the gaps in care.
Each episode dives into the stories, insights, and ideas shaping the future of respiratory health. Because when we bridge the conversation, we move closer to a world where every breath counts.
Listen and learn more at beyondthewheeze.ca/podcast
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Meraj Khan, co-founder and CEO of Digi Bios, to answer a practical question: is AI actually ready for real-world asthma care?
We talk about why the biggest barrier is no longer the technology itself. The real gap is translation into care. Many AI tools struggle with workflow integration, real-world validation, and reimbursement models. If it does not fit inside the clinic, it will not be used.
Dr. Khan breaks down where AI can help today: continuous monitoring, early screening, triage, risk stratification, and decision support. The goal is not to replace clinicians. It is to empower them and support patients with clearer insights.
We also explore his AI readiness framework: define the problem, manage it properly, then operationalize it in real settings. Trust becomes central. That means transparency, explainability, diverse datasets, and ongoing auditing to reduce bias.
Using Lung Sense as a case study, we discuss lessons learned from moving beyond controlled research environments into hospital deployment, long-term care, and remote settings. The feedback from clinicians is clear: do not give us more data. Give us clarity.
This conversation is about implementation, accountability, and what it will actually take for AI to improve asthma outcomes.
00:30 Welcome Back Dr Khan
01:45 Why Adoption Lags
05:03 What AI Can Do Now
08:13 Clinic Reality Check
12:17 Why Tools Fail
15:10 Patient Expectations
17:44 Lung Sense Lessons
22:22 Refining With Feedback
24:16 What Trustworthy AI Means
28:16 Patients and AI Literacy
29:51 Scaling Adoption for Patients
32:23 Medical Disclaimer and Scope
32:46 Can AI Prevent Attacks
36:07 Where AI Helps Most Today
38:06 Data Bias and Governance
42:55 Myth vs Reality AI Limits
49:00 When AI Is Clinic Ready
50:54 What’s Next for DigiBios
54:01 One Last Breath Message
Connect with us (@BeyondTheWheeze):
- Check us out on Instagram
- Follow Beyond the Wheeze on LinkedIn
- Connect with us on TikTok
- Follow us on Facebook
- Speaking services, media, blog & news on our website
- Email Josh directly at [email protected].
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Visit Asthma Canada, or the Lung Health Foundation, to see how you can get involved today.
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