The Lung Health Matters podcast series will concentrate on the important work ERS does to advocate for better respiratory health at EU level and beyond. Hosted by members of the ERS Advocacy Council, and other topic experts, the podcast aims to outline current developments or areas of concern within defined policy areas, making clear the ERS position/call to action, what it means for clinicians and the impact on patients. Episode one is hosted by ERS Advocacy Council Chair, Prof. Barbara Hoffmann. Prof. Hoffmann is joined by ERS Past President Prof. Monika Gappa, and paediatric pulmonologist Prof. Marielle Pijnenburg, to discuss the topic of childhood respiratory care.