Rachel Nguyen
Voice performer/guest on The OET Podcast, appearing in scripted OET Listening Part C practice episodes on lung disease (COPD and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis).
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Oct 4, 2026
speaker_3HOST
Rachel, over to you.
Rachel NguyenGUEST
a 68-year-old retired carpenter who was eventually diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, IPF for short.
Rachel NguyenGUEST
He first came to our attention through his GP, who'd been treating him for what was presumed to be a chest infection that just wasn't clearing up.
Rachel NguyenGUEST
He'd had a persistent dry cough for around eight months and increasing breathlessness on exertion.
Rachel NguyenGUEST
But because he was otherwise fit and had no smoking history, infection seemed the obvious explanation at first.
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speaker_3HOST
Rachel, over to you.