1. By the end of the session, learners should be able to comprehensively describe the historical development of our understanding of the respiratory system, including key discoveries and contributors. 2. Learners will identify and examine major breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases throughout history, particularly the last century. 3. Learners will analyze the relevance and impact of historical discoveries on present-day respiratory medicine, including how historical knowledge informs current medical practice. 4. Learners will explore the evolution of respiratory therapeutics, medical devices, and interventions, assessing their efficacy and usefulness over time. 5. Learners will gain an understanding of previous challenges and obstacles encountered in the field of respiratory medicine, encouraging them to think critically about potential future advancements and innovations.