The jury of VI Respiratory Journalism Award ‘Innovation that is breathed’ of GSK has today recognized the journalist Raquel Bonilla with the first prize for his report “More allergic to pollen with more serious reactions” published in the supplement A TU SALUD of LA RAZÓN last March.
In this sixth edition, a total of 46 reports presented from both written and audiovisual media. Thus, once again this year, due to the high quality of most of the works presented, the jury has also chosen to award two honorable mentions, which went to the journalists. Laura Martafor the report in the ABC sports section “Migraines, asthma and diabetes… silent elite rivals”, and Lucia Cancelafor his work “Smokers’ lungs, premature aging that can be stopped”, published in La Voz de la Salud, the health supplement of La Voz de Galicia.
Laura Marta, Raquel Bonilla and Lucía CancelaJesus G. Fair
All the works have been dedicated to making known everything that surrounds the respiratory healthwith special attention to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, as well as all aspects related to these pathologies: therapeutic advances, quality of life, basic and translational research, social, work, clinical aspects, among others.
To Angel Rodriguez Corcosdirector of Scientific Societies at GSK, “this new edition of the GSK Award for Respiratory Journalism ‘Innovation that is breathed’, in which high-quality works have been received, continues to demonstrate year after year that Respiratory health has great importance in society. The exhaustive work of documentation and investigative journalists is a great help to achieve a positive impact on patients’ quality of life who suffer from these types of diseases.”
The members of the jury who have evaluated the works submitted to this VI edition of the GSK Award for Respiratory Journalism ‘Innovation that is breathed’ have been Elsa González, journalist specialized in health and former president of the Federation of Associations of Journalists of Spain (FAPE); Inmaculada Alfagemepulmonologist and member of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR); Julio Delgadospecialist at the Allergology Clinical Management Unit of the Virgen Macarena University Hospital in Seville and member of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC) and himself Angel Rodriguez Corcos representing the company.
The first prize has a financial prize of 3,000 euros and both honorable mentions, with 1,500 euros. All of them have worked with maximum rigor to reach a consensus and thus choose the winning work and the honorable mentions. In addition, they have highlighted that the level of reports and articles presented in this sixth edition of the award has been very high, which consolidates it as a benchmark in health journalism.
In this way, the supplement A TU SALUD by LA RAZÓN once again consolidates itself as the most awarded publication in the Spanish presswith a total of 55 recognitions from prestigious institutions and companies in our country.
What specific challenges do journalists face when reporting on respiratory health issues, and how can collaboration with medical professionals and researchers help overcome them?
## Interview: Breathing Life into Respiratory Health Journalism
**Introduction:**
Welcome to this insightful interview where we delve into the world of respiratory health journalism. We are joined today by two brilliant journalists, Raquel Bonilla, winner of the VI Respiratory Journalism Award ‘Innovation that is breathed’ and Laura Marta, recipient of an honorable mention for the same prestigious award.
**Section 1: Celebrating Excellence in Respiratory Health Reporting**
* **Raquel, congratulations on your win! Your report focused on the growing issue of pollen allergies. What motivated you to explore this topic, and what key insights did you uncover through your research?**
* **Laura, your work shed light on the often-overlooked connection between sports and respiratory health. What motivated you to choose this angle, and what message do you hope to convey to your readers through your reporting?**
**Section 2: The Significance of the GSK Award**
* **Both of you have been recognized for your outstanding work in respiratory journalism. How do you perceive the importance of awards like the GSK Respiratory Journalism Award in amplifying awareness and understanding of respiratory health issues?**
* **Angel Rodriguez Corcos, Director of Scientific Societies at GSK, mentioned that respiratory health holds “great importance in society.” Could you elaborate on this statement and explain why GSK places such emphasis on supporting respiratory health journalism?**
**Section 3: The Future of Respiratory Health Journalism**
* **What are some of the emerging trends or challenges you see facing respiratory health journalism in the years to come? How can journalists effectively address these issues and continue to make a meaningful impact?**
* **What advice would you give to aspiring journalists who are interested in specializing in this field? What are the key skills and qualities needed to succeed in this area?**
**Section 4: Impact on Patient Care and Quality of Life**
* **Raquel, your report highlighted the increasing severity of pollen allergies. How do you hope your work will contribute to improving the lives of those suffering from these allergies?
* **Laura, your piece focused on the impact of respiratory conditions on athletes. What specific recommendations would you make to athletes and sports organizations to better address these challenges and promote respiratory health in the athletic community?**
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Raquel and Laura, for sharing your valuable insights and perspectives on this crucial topic. Your work is a testament to the power of journalism in raising awareness, informing the public, and ultimately contributing to better respiratory health for all.
