Pulmonologist & critical care physician Dr. Jamie Rutland joins Dr. Antonio Webb on the WebbMD Podcast for a candid, high-signal conversation about the pandemic, how the immune system really drives disease, and what we all get wrong about lung health. We cover: What Dr. Rutland actually saw in the ICU vs. what social media said Why immunology, not “magic,” explains COVID severity—and why viruses tend to become less virulent over time The truth about vaping vs. smoking and long-term lung risk Long COVID as persistent inflammation—how clinicians think about it Private practice realities: prior auths, denials, and advocating for patients Work-life “harmony,” teaching, and career advice for med students, residents, and new attendings A powerful story from the height of the pandemic—and the mindset that keeps great clinicians going If you care abo ...