Professor Michael Crooks — consultant in respiratory medicine at NHS Humber Health Partnership and professor of respiratory medicine at Hull York Medical School, University of Hull

Professor Michael Crooks: key facts

Kind of voice: Clinician
Role: consultant in respiratory medicine at NHS Humber Health Partnership and professor of respiratory medicine at Hull York Medical School, University of Hull
Quoted on: Respiratory (asthma/COPD), Cancer
Press citations held: 4
Most recently quoted: 30 Sept 2026
First quoted: 10 Sept 2026

“Data generated as part of our FRONTIER Hull project clearly demonstrate that case-finding among high-risk individuals with features of disease, rather than population screening, identifies a significant number of people with undiagnosed COPD. COPD is a progressive disease that becomes highly debilitating over time – these patients are often unable to work and struggle with simple day-to-day activities such as walking up the stairs. Earlier identification and diagnosis can enable people to access evidence-based treatments to improve their outcomes.”
on Respiratory (asthma/COPD) · 30 Sept 2026 · Read the article ↗

What Professor Michael Crooks has said

“Professor of respiratory medicine Michael Crooks discuss some of the innovative thinking and pioneering projects that could help the NHS tackle its growing challenge of long-term health conditions.”
Professor of respiratory medicine · Respiratory (asthma/COPD) · 30 Sept 2026 · From sickness to prevention: What will it take to prevent long-term respiratory disease? ↗
“FRONTIER demonstrates what can be achieved when proactive healthcare, research and community-focused care come together. By identifying people earlier, we can intervene sooner, support healthier lives and prevent avoidable deterioration.”
lead respiratory consultant and professor of respiratory medicine at Hull York Medical School · Respiratory (asthma/COPD) · 30 Sept 2026 · Data-driven COPD project proves its case ↗
“In those being diagnosed with COPD through the FRONTIER programme, one in four have been treated for chest infections during the year before, indicating exacerbations of their undiagnosed COPD. This emphasises the value of making an early diagnosis, so that people living with undiagnosed COPD can access treatments to improve their symptoms and reduce their risk of exacerbations, which we know are serious events with long-term consequences.”
consultant in respiratory medicine at NHS Humber Health Partnership and professor of respiratory medicine at Hull York Medical School, University of Hull · Cancer · 10 Sept 2026 · Targeted COPD testing proposed as pilot study finds half of high-risk patients affected ↗

Where Professor Michael Crooks has been quoted

Politics Home Article | Targeted COPD case finding: a practical next step for the UKpoliticshome.com · 30 Sept 2026
From sickness to prevention: What will it take to prevent long-term respiratory disease?hsj.co.uk · 30 Sept 2026
Data-driven COPD project proves its caseukauthority.com · 30 Sept 2026
Targeted COPD testing proposed as pilot study finds half of high-risk patients affectedpulsetoday.co.uk · 10 Sept 2026

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