Breathe: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Pulmonary vascular disease for the general respiratory clinician. Read the article in full in Breathe, the free-to-access clinical educational publication from the European Respiratory Society. 

Upcoming webinar – targeted immunomodulation in airway epithelium to treat pneumonia

On 12 January, Jean-Claude Sirard will chair a webinar that will introduce the concept of targeted immunomodulation as a means of treating pneumonia, with focus on Toll-like receptor agonists and aerosol delivery. Participants will gain a better understanding of immunomodulation and targeted therapies for pneumonia. Register now and access the ERS Monograph Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Towards an artificial human lung: modelling organ-like complexity to aid mechanistic understanding. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Time to Breathe

In the Time to Breathe video series, co-author of Breathe article "Challenges in the successful management of asthma during conception, pregnancy and delivery" Vibeke Backer is joined by Emer Kelly to discuss the study. Watch the video and visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the ERS's free-to-access educational publication.

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Reference equations for evaluation of spirometry function tests in South Asia, and among South Asians living in other countries. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include original articles on: early life risk factors for asthma development, exercise rehabilitation in COPD and heart failure, and nontuberculous mycobacteria infection and pulmonary disease in bronchiectasis. You will also find review articles on pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease and COVID-19 therapies for inpatients. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse all of the latest articles in full.

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on lung transplant recipients: decline in overall respiratory virus infections is associated with stabilisation of lung function. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

ERJ – Editors' Choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their article highlights from the November issue. All articles are available online now and topics covered include: lung cancer screening, asthma remission, eosinophilic asthma, interstitial lung diseases and bronchiectasis. Access the Chief Editors' full list or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse other content in the ERJ, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe.

Severe asthma patient conference

The severe asthma patient conference, organised by the European Lung Foundation (ELF), will take place on 21 January 2023. Co-chaired by a healthcare professional and a severe asthma patient, this event will provide participants with up-to-date information on this condition, as well as offering the chance to ask questions of the experts. Share details of this event with your patients. Access the ERS Monograph on Severe Asthma. 

ERS International Congress 2023 – Abstract and clinical case submission now open

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to announce that the call for abstracts and clinical cases for the ERS International Congress 2023 is now open, offering you an opportunity to be a part of the scientific and educational programme at the next ERS Congress in Milan, Italy. The submission deadline for both abstracts and clinical cases is 15 February 2023. Submit an abstract or clinical case and find out more about the ERS Congress.

Breathe: sleep and sleep disorders

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, with reviews looking at what respiratory physicians should know about parasomnias, non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea and the lessons sleep medicine learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the issue features a review on the transition from paediatric to adult care in cystic fibrosis and the Landmark papers in respiratory medicine series looks back at the PANTHER-IPF trial. Read the introductory editorial looking at the evolution of sleep medicine in Europe and browse the full table of contents. 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in older and high-risk adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence from developed countries. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

New Monograph: Lung Diseases and Cancer – available now!

The latest ERS Monograph on Lung Diseases and Cancer has now been published. This Monograph: explores the common causal pathways of cancer and lung diseases; considers the diseases from an epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic point of view; and discusses the many ways in which they interact to influence patient management. The result is a book that will generate a better understanding of the relationship between lung diseases and cancer, giving rise to a greater awareness of the possible development of lung disease in people with cancer, and of the different types of cancer that are frequently seen in those with lung diseases. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and COVID-19: a multi-regional data-linkage study. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Breathe: sleep and sleep disorders

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, with reviews looking at what respiratory physicians should know about parasomnias, non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea and the lessons sleep medicine learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the issue features a review on the transition from paediatric to adult care in cystic fibrosis and the Landmark papers in respiratory medicine series looks back at the PANTHER-IPF trial. Read the introductory editorial looking at the evolution of sleep medicine in Europe and browse the full table of contents. 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Prevalence, risk factors and treatments for post-COVID-19 breathlessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on complex breathlessness, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to listen to the podcasts and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in older and high-risk adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence from developed countries. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

Breathe: sleep and sleep disorders

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, with reviews looking at what respiratory physicians should know about parasomnias, non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea and the lessons sleep medicine learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the issue features a review on the transition from paediatric to adult care in cystic fibrosis and the Landmark papers in respiratory medicine series looks back at the PANTHER-IPF trial. Read the introductory editorial looking at the evolution of sleep medicine in Europe and browse the full table of contents. 

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on complex breathlessness, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to listen to the podcasts and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Prevalence, risk factors and treatments for post-COVID-19 breathlessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

World COPD Day

16 November is World COPD Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications. 

New podcast: Complex Breathlessness

 "This condition is really overlooked. The point of the Monograph is that it should, hopefully, raise awareness." In the latest instalment of the ERS Monograph podcast series, Editorial Board member Holly Keir talks to James H. Hull, one of the Guest Editors of the Monograph on Complex Breathlessness. In a conversation that focuses on the need for robust investigation when faced with unexplained breathlessness, James and Holly discuss: the use of physiological tests and CPET for assessment; postural tachycardia syndrome and autonomic dysfunction; the importance of developing breathlessness clinics in the future; and therapy-based treatments. Listen to the podcast via the ERS Respiratory Channel and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com

World Pneumonia Day

12 November is World Pneumonia Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications. 

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Drug-induced interstitial lung disease. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Access the latest ERS Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include original articles on: heterogeneity in the use of biologics for severe asthma, the relevance of comorbidities on initial combination therapy in PAH, the impact of neighbourhood disadvantage on pulmonary function in sarcoidosis patients and telemedicine home CPAP titration and follow-up in COVID-19. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

Sleep and Breathing 2023: registration now open

Registration for next year's Sleep and Breathing conference is now open. Taking place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 20 to 22 April, this event is the largest pan-European meeting of its kind, offering an integrated approach to the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. Register for Sleep and Breathing 2023 or submit an abstract

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In the issue, you will find original research articles on cancer risk in severe alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, lung function from school age to adulthood in primary ciliary dyskinesia, and the association of child maltreatment, anxiety and depression with asthma in adults. The issue also features an ERJ Methods article on determining and reporting minimal important change for patient-reported outcome instruments. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Lung Sicence Conference – abstract submission extended

The abstract submission deadline for the European Respiratory Society Lung Science Conference 2023 has been extended to 11 November. Take this opportunity to be part of an exciting event that is at the forefront of basic and translational respiratory science. The conference will be held onsite in Estoril, Portugal, from 9 to 12 March. The theme will be: "Post-viral lung diseases – from basic immunology to clinical phenotypes and therapy". Submit your abstract

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Pirfenidone exacerbates Th2-driven vasculopathy in a moues model of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

COVID-19: state of the art

On 10 November, the European Respiratory Society will hold a full-day online event, covering the latest advances, data and best practices in SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Chaired by Professor Christopher Brightling and Professor Eva Polverino, the programme will consist of live presentations that discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology and management, both in adults and children. Registration is free and grants access to the full live programme as well as to all recorded materials. Find out more and register

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Complex Breathlessness, Sarcoidosis and Eosinophilic Lung Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pleural Disease, Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access (members of the European Respiratory Society have free access to the Monograph). Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

Breathe: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea. Read the article in full in Breathe, the free-to-access clinical educational publication from the European Respiratory Society. 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: The effects of COVID-19 on respiratory muscle performance: making the case for respiratory muscle testing and training. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include original articles on the vasoreactive phenotype in children with PAH and syncope, and the evaluation of aerosol drug delivery with concurrent low- and high-flow nasal oxygen. The issue also features a review article that discusses the harmonisation of unstandardised disease registries to allow federated data analysis, as well as research letters on COVID-19: the effect of air quality during lockdown on COPD exacerbations and healthcare professionals' views on long-term intervention recommendations to prevent acute respiratory illness post-pandemic. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find the ERS guidelines for the diagnosis of asthma in adults and a Perspective article on the role of precision medicine in interstitial lung disease. The issue also features original articles on pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 and risk stratification for predicting recurrent venous thromboembolism after anticoagulation discontinuation, amongst many others. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

ERR: open access, state-of-the-art review articles

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Review (ERR) is available online. It features review articles on: non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae airways infection, air pollution as an early determinant of COPD and lung cancer occurrence after an episode of tuberculosis. The issue also includes a Mini Review on obesity, leptin and host defence of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Visit err.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include review articles on multidisciplinary care in chronic airway diseases and advances in diagnostic tools for respiratory tract infections. The issue also features original research articles that focus on defining the normal range of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in children and the burden of hospitalisations for COPD exacerbations in Spain, as well as a research letter on respiratory lesions in IgG4-related disease. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find: the ERS statement on long COVID follow-up and the latest instalment in the "Innovations in asthma and its treatment" series. The issue also features original articles on: the echocardiographic probability of pulmonary hypertension, the vulnerability to acid reflux of the airway epithelium in severe asthma, and the association of interstitial lung abnormalities with decreased mean telomere length. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Lung Science Conference 2023: registration now open

Registration is now open for the ERS Lung Science Conference 2023, which return as a hybrid event, with both in person and online attendance available. Taking place in Estoril, Portugal, on 9–12 March 2023, the conference will focus on: "Post-viral lung diseases – from basic immunology to clinical phenotypes and therapy". The event is ideal for budding respiratory researchers looking to boost their career, offering a unique opportunity for networking  with peers from across the globe. Find out more and register.

IRC launches Lung Facts advocacy resource at the ERS Congress

The International Respiratory Coalition (IRC), of which the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is a founding member, has launched a new web-based advocacy resource at the ERS International Congress in Barcelona. Lung Facts presents key epidemiological and economic data from major respiratory conditions across World Health Organization (WHO) Europe, and by each WHO Europe country. It is intended to be used to demonstrate the urgent need for change in respiratory healthcare at a national level. Visit the IRC website and Lung Facts resource.

ERS International Congress 2022: a big thank you and post event resources

The ERS Congress 2022 took place in Barcelona from 4–6 September. It marked the first in-person Congress since 2019, running in tandem with a high-quality online option. ERS was delighted to register more than 19,000 delegates from around the world, giving them access to an exciting and varied programme of over 400 sessions. ERS would like to extend a big thank you to all participants. Attendees can still access content from this year's Congress, and those who didn't attend can register to gain access to the session post-event. We hope to see you at the 2023 International Congress in Milan. Access content from ERS Congress 2022 and save the date for ERS Congress 2023.

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Intensive versus short face-to-face smoking cessation interventions: a meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

Breathe: respiratory conditions in pregnancy

The latest issue of Breathe looks at respiratory conditions in pregnancy, with reviews of sleep disorders in pregnancy, management of pregnancy in cystic fibrosis, and diagnosis and management of venous thromboembolic disease in pregnancy. The journal club discusses the efficacy of maternal vaccination during pregnancy against infant respiratory viruses. Read the introductory editorial from the Breathe Chief Editor Brian Kent and browse the full table of contents.

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: The carbon footprint of respiratory treatments in Europe and Canada: an observational study from the CARBON programme. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

New Monograph: Complex Breathlessness – available now!

The latest ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness has now been published. This Monograph aims to provide clinicians at all levels with a comprehensive guide to complex breathlessness. Covering all aspects of this challenging clinical scenario,it will prove a useful resource when faced with a symptomatic breathless patient with no obvious underlying cause or with disproportionate symptoms. Several less commonly considered clinical entities and their associated features are highlighted, and approaches to breathlessness management are suggested in the absence of a clear diagnosis or set of abnormalities on investigation. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com or visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include review articles on telemedicine and virtual respiratory care in the era of COVID-19, ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients with COVID-19, and type 2 inflammation in asthma and other airway diseases. The issue also includes original research articles on electronically monitored medication adherence in IPF, the prevalence and burden of chronic cough in China and differential responses of COPD marcrophages to respiratory bacterial pathogens. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

Upcoming ERS webinar: panel discussion on acute decompensated PAH

On 23 August, ERS will hold a panel discussion on acute decompensated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition characterised by rapid worsening of right heart failure (RHF) with subsequent congestion and systemic circulatory insufficiency, leading to multisystem organ failure. Short-term outcomes of acute decompensated RHF are very poor and remain the first cause of mortality in PAH. This webinar will cover the different management approaches to this life-threatening condition. Register now and order your print copy of the Pulmonary Hypertension ERS Monograph.

Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine – pre-order your copy

There's still time to pre-order your print copy of the third edition of the ERS Handbook of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine to receive you €10 discount. The completely new, third edition includes 114 multiple-choice questions covering the full breadth of the specialty, using clinical vignettes that test not only the readers' knowledge but their ability to apply that knowledge in daily practice. The questions and structured comments have been compiled and tested by the ERS adult HERMES examination committee specially for this book, making it the perfect revision aid for candidates for the European Diploma, as well as any specialists in respiratory medicine who wish to exercise and improve their skills. Pre-order your print copy before 18 August and receive a €10 discount.

ERS International Congress: close to capacity for onsite attendees

With just over 3 weeks remaining, onsite spaces for the ERS International Congress are filling up quickly. If you haven't yet registered and are hoping to attend in person, register now to avoid disappointment – we do expect to reach maximum capacity attendance. Online registration is still available. Register now 

ERS Bookshop click and collect – last chance to order

We are running a "click and collect" service for on-site delegates to the ERS International Congress in Barcelona. As well as benefiting from a discounted price on ERS's large range of ERS Monographs and ERS Handbooks, you can be he first to get hold of the new ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness, and the third edition of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine. Orders close on 15 August. Stock at this year's Congress will be limited, so pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your copy. Use the click and collect service

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Blood trihalomethane concentations and lung function in US adolescents: a nationally representativve cross-sectional study. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Upcoming ERS webinar: ERS guidelines on transbronchial cryobiopsy

On 16 August (18:00–19:00 CEST), there will be a webinar on the ERS guidelines on transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases. The session will be chaired by Professor Sara Tomassetti, with Professor Venerino Poletti, Professor Jouke Annema and Professor Athol Wells as speakers. Register now and order your print copy of the Interventional Pulmnology ERS Monograph.

Complex Breathlessness – pre-order now to receive your discount

There's still time to pre-order the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness and receive your €10 discount. This Monograph aims to provide clinicians at all levels with a comprehensive guide to complex breathlessness. Covering all aspects of this challenging clinical scenario,it will prove a useful resource when faced with a symptomatic breathless patient with no obvious underlying cause or with disproportionate symptoms. Several less commonly considered clinical entities and their associated features are highlighted, and approaches to breathlessness management are suggested in the absence of a clear diagnosis or set of abnormalities on investigation. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 18 August and receive a €10 discount. 

What's on at Congress? Respiratory infections

Find out more about the content of the ERS International Congress programme that relates to the area of respiratory infections. Hear from ERS officers who specialise in this field and see what highlights they recommend. We also several Monographs available in this area: Anti-infectives and the Lung, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, COVID-19, Pulmonary Complication of HIV, SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections, and Tuberculosis.

ERS Bookshop click and collect

We are running a "click and collect" service for on-site delegates to the ERS International Congress in Barcelona. As well as benefiting from a discounted price on ERS's large range of ERS Monographs and ERS Handbooks, you can be he first to get hold of the new ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness, and the third edition of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine. Orders close on 15 August. Stock at this year's Congress will be limited, so pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your copy. Use the click and collect service

Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine - pre-order now to receive your discount

There's still time to pre-order your print copy of the third edition of the ERS Handbook of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine to receive you €10 discount. The completely new, third edition includes 114 multiple-choice questions covering the full breadth of the specialty, using clinical vignettes that test not only the readers' knowledge but their ability to apply that knowledge in daily practice. The questions and structured comments have been compiled and tested by the ERS adult HERMES examination committee specially for this book, making it the perfect revision aid for candidates for the European Diploma, as well as any specialists in respiratory medicine who wish to exercise and improve their skills. Pre-order your print copy before 18 August and receive a €10 discount.

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Complex Breathlessness (pre-order your print copy before 18 August and receive a €10 discount), Lung Diseases and Cancer, Inequalities in Respiratory Health and Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

What's on at Congress? Highlights for scientists

Catherine Greene, Head of the ERS Basic and Translational Sciences Assembly, has picked her programme highlights for scientists and clinical researchers. Find out more

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find: the ERS/ATS technical standard on interpretive strategies for routine lung function tests; a State of the Art article on the environmental impact of inhaled therapy; and the ERJ Methods for the assessment of human airway ciliary function. The issue also features original articles on the prognostic phenotypes of early-stage lung adenocarcinoma, and the association of comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea with all-cause mortality. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

ERS Bookshop click and collect

We are running a "click and collect" service for on-site delegates to the ERS International Congress in Barcelona. As well as benefiting from a discounted price on ERS's large range of ERS Monographs and ERS Handbooks, you can be he first to get hold of the new ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness, and the third edition of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine. Orders close on 15 August. Stock at this year's Congress will be limited, so pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your copy. Use the click and collect service

What's on at Congress? Paediatric respiratory diseases

Find out more about the content of the ERS International Congress programme that relates to the area of paediatric respiratory diseases. Hear from ERS officers who specialise in this field and see what highlights they recommend. We also Handbooks and Monographs available in this area: the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant.

Complex Breathlessness - pre-order now to receive your discount

There's still time to pre-order the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness and receive your €10 discount. This Monograph aims to provide clinicians at all levels with a comprehensive guide to complex breathlessness. Covering all aspects of this challenging clinical scenario,it will prove a useful resource when faced with a symptomatic breathless patient with no obvious underlying cause or with disproportionate symptoms. Several less commonly considered clinical entities and their associated features are highlighted, and approaches to breathlessness management are suggested in the absence of a clear diagnosis or set of abnormalities on investigation. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 18 August and receive a €10 discount. 

What's on at Congress? Highlights for nurses

Andreja Sajnic, Chair of the ERS Group for Nurses, has selected her top picks from this year's ERS Congress programme for nursing specialists. Find out more

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Recent advances in the management of pulmonary hypertension with interstitial lung disease. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

ERS Bookshop: click and collect

We are running a "click and collect" service for on-site delegates to the ERS International Congress in Barcelona. As well as benefiting from a discounted price on ERS's large range of ERS Monographs and ERS Handbooks, you can be he first to get hold of the new ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness, and the third edition of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine. Orders close on 15 August. Stock at this year's Congress will be limited, so pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your copy. Use the click and collect service

Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine – pre-order your copy

The third edition of the ERS Handbook of Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine  is now available to pre-order. The completely new, third edition includes 114 multiple-choice questions covering the full breadth of the specialty, using clinical vignettes that test not only the readers' knowledge but their ability to apply that knowledge in daily practice. The questions and structured comments have been compiled and tested by the ERS adult HERMES examination committee specially for this book, making it the perfect revision aid for candidates for the European Diploma, as well as any specialists in respiratory medicine who wish to exercise and improve their skills. Pre-order your print copy before 18 August and receive a €10 discount.

Complex Breathlessness - pre-order your print copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness is now available to pre-order. This Monograph aims to provide clinicians at all levels with a comprehensive guide to complex breathlessness. Covering all aspects of this challenging clinical scenario,it will prove a useful resource when faced with a symptomatic breathless patient with no obvious underlying cause or with disproportionate symptoms. Several less commonly considered clinical entities and their associated features are highlighted, and approaches to breathlessness management are suggested in the absence of a clear diagnosis or set of abnormalities on investigation. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 18 August and receive a €10 discount. 

What's on at Congress? Respiratory critical care

Interested in the area of respiratory critical care? You can use the ERS International Congress programme to search all content relating to this topic or find out which sessions the ERS officers who specialise in the field recommend attending this year. We also have practical handbooks available in this area: the ERS Practical Handbook of Noninvasive Ventilation and the ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sarcoidosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Clinical Exercise Testing, Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, and Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

What's on at the Congress? Airway diseases

To find out more about the content of the ERS International Congress that relates to the area of airway diseases you can browse the programme or discover which sessions the officers who specialise in this field recommend attending this year. We also have a number of our Monographs covering airway diseases, including severe asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis.

ERS International Congress – language sessions

In recognition of the global reach of the ERS International Congress, this year's scientific programme will feature a number of online sessions in languages other than English. Find out more and register for the Congress.

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Exhaled gases and the potential for cross-infection via noninvasive ventilation machines. Read the article in full in ERJ Open Research the European Respiratory Society's fully open access original research journal.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include: original research articles on the incidence and mortality of interstitial lung disease in the UK and EU, bronchodilator responsiveness and dysanapsis in bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and patient preferences for online, self-guided chronic breathlessness interventions; as well as research letters on the potential of electronic nose technology in lung transplantation, and exhaled gases and the possibility of cross-infection via noninvasive ventilation machines. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

ERR: open access, state-of-the-art review articles

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Review (ERR) is available online. It features review articles on: predictors of sleep disordered breathing in children with Down syndrome, risk factors for asthma exacerbations during pregnancy, antibiotic resistance in chronic respiratory diseases and the cardiac consequences of intermittent hypoxia. Visit err.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Upcoming ERS webinar: panel discussion on paediatric pulmonology

On 11 July (18:00–19:00 CEST), ERS will hold a panel discussion on basic research in paediatric pulmonology. The discussion will be chaired by Dr Olatunde Odusote and Dr Adaeze Ayuk, and will feature guest speakers Dr Joy Eze and Dr Sandra Kwarteng Owusu. The session will describe what the field of basic research in paediatric pulmonlogy entails, explain the need to start an early research career in paediatric pulmonology, and describe the steps needed to accomplish a research career in this field. Register now and order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find the European Respiratory Society statement on paediatric long-term noninvasive respiratory support, as well as the third instalment in the "Challenges in sleep apnoea" series. The issue also features original articles on lung transplantation for ARDS, tiotropium treatment for bronchiectasis and temporal trends in PAH. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Upcoming ERS webinar: panel discussion on shortening TB treatment

On 7 July (13:00–14:00 CEST), the ERS will hold a panel discussion on unprecedented progress in shortening treatment for TB, which will include discussion of evidence to date and future possibilities in this area. This UNITE4TB panel discussion will be chaired by Dr Raquel Duarte and Professor Christoph Lange, with guest speakers Dr Patrik Phillips, Dr Francesca Saluzzo and Dr Victor Adepoju. Register now and order your print copy of the Tuberculosis ERS Monograph.

ERS publications awarded highest Journal Impact Factors to date

In the latest iteration of Clarivate Analytics' Journal Citation Reports, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and European Respiratory Review (ERR) have been awarded with their highest Journal Impact Factors to date. ERJ is now ranked second in the respiratory system category, with an Impact Factor of 33.795. ERR's Impact Factor of 9.553 puts it seventh in the same category. ERJ Open Research received its first ever Impact factor: at 4.239 it is 29th in the respiratory system category. ERS congratulates the editors and their boards for this achievement, and thanks the authors, reviewers and readers for their continued support.

ERS Vision Live: oral corticosteroid therapy in asthma

The next ERS Vision Live panel discussion will take place on 5 July, exclusively on the ERS Respiratory Channel. This instalment will see an expert panel discuss oral corticosteroid therapy in asthma. Register for free and order your print copy of the Severe Asthma Monograph.

ERS International Congress 2022: ERS leaders' top picks

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is proud to be represented by respiratory leaders who have a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise in a variety of major disease areas. To help you to plan your ERS International Congress experience, ERS leaders have given their views on the sessions that should not be missed and the hot topics at this year's event. Find out more and register now - only a few days left of the early bird discount.

Pick of the week: asthma exacerbations during pregnancy

Risk factors for asthma exacerbations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access publication featuring state-of-the-art review articles.

ERS International Congress 2022: early bird discount ends soon

The end of the early bird discount period is fast approaching! If you haven't registered to join us for this year's highly anticipated ERS Congress, don't forget you can benefit from a significant saving by registering before 5 July. Register now

What's on at Congress? Programme highlights for nurses

Andreja Sajnic, Chair of the ERS Group for Nurses, has selected her top picks from this year's ERS Congress programme for nursing specialists. Find out more

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Complex Breathlessness, Lung Diseases and Cancer, and Inequalities in Respiratory Health. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERS Vision: watch again

If you missed the ERS Vision Live panel discussion on "The need to research persistent breathlessness", don't worry! There's still time to visit ersnet.org to watch the recording. Speakers David Currow, Kyle Pattinson and Matthew Maddocks discuss the epidemiology of persistent breathlessness, mechanisms of persistent breathlessness perception, and implementation of the evidence base for non-pharmacological interventions for persistent breathlessness. And don't forget to look out for the ERS Monograph on Complex Breathlessness coming soon.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include: original research articles on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on severe asthma care, and multimorbidity and comorbidity in sleep apnoea; as well as review articles on biomarkers for PAH detection and nonpharmaceutical interventions to prevent viral infection in the community. The issue also includes highlights from the ERS International Congress 2021 from the Intensive Care Assembly, the Paediatric Assembly, the ILD Assembly, and many more.Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sarcoidosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Interventional Pulmonology, Severe Asthma and Pulmonary Emergencies. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERS International Congress 2022: early bird discount ends soon

The end of the early bird discount period is fast approaching! If you haven't registered to join us for this year's highly anticipated ERS Congress, don't forget you can benefit from a significant saving by registering before 5 July. Register now

Submit an RCT abstract for the ERS International Congress 2022

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is now accepting randomised controlled trial (RCT) abstract submissions for the 2022 Congress. RCT submissions can focus on a wide spectrum of respiratory diseases, with the most ground-breaking RCT abstracts presented as part of the ALERT (Abstracts Leading to Evolution in Respiratory Medicine Trials) sessions. The submission window will be open until 30 June. Don't miss it! Find out more

Pick of the week – PReSent

A pulmonary rehabilitation shared decision-making intervention for patients living with COPD: PReSent: protocol for a feasibility study. Read the article in full in ERJ Open Research the European Respiratory Society's fully open access original research journal.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find the European Respiratory Society statement on the management of COPD exacerbations, as well as the second instalment in the "Challenges in sleep apnoea" series. The issue also features original articles on the heterogeneity of treatment response in bronchiectasis clinical trials, violence-related distress and lung function, and long-term outcomes of adult pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Barcelona library to curate lung health collection: suggest material

As the ERS International Congress heads to Barcelona in September, the city's Biblioteca Agustí Centelles (Agustí Central Library) will be curating a collection of books, songs and films on the theme of lung health and is asking the respiratory community to suggest materials that could be included. This initiative will form part of the activities supported by the ERS and European Lung Foundation's (ELF) Healthy Lungs for Life Campaign and public outreach programme. Submissions can be in any language but should not be academic materials. Make your suggestion by 30 June 2022.

Pick of the week – ICU hospitalisation and PAH

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) continues to have limited survival despite improvements in therapy. Intensive care unit (ICU) and 1-year mortality risk factors include hyponatraemia, elevated proBNP, hyperbilirubinaemia, and the need for vasopressors/inotropes and mechanical ventilation. Read the article in full in ERJ Open Research the European Respiratory Society's fully open access original research journal.

Apply to be the next Education Programmes Director

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for its next Education Programmes Director. The Education Programmes Director works in collaboration with the Education Council Chair, Directors, Council and ERS staff, and is responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction on all live (synchronous) educational programmes and activities, as well as being an education advisor to the ERS International Congress programme committee. Application deadline: 1 July 2022. Find out more and apply.

Tonight – ERS Vision Live: The Management of Sarcoidosis

Join tonight's ERS Vision Live panel discussion on the management of sarcoidosis, hosted exclusively on the ERS Respiratory Channel. Expert panellists will discuss: difficult issues in the management of cardiac sarcoidosis; who should be treated, risk stratification and quality of life issues; and treatment regimens, what to choose and related issues. Learn more and register now. And don't forget, you can order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis at ersbookshop.com

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, COVID-19, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to access the podcast and order print copies of the Monograph from ersbookshop.com  

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Complex Breathlessness, Lung Diseases and Cancer, and Inequalities in Respiratory Health. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Self-management in chronic lung disease: what is missing?

Self-management is often effective in chronic respiratory disease and can improve symptoms and reduce healthcare burden. Yet patients rarely feature in the design or implementation of interventions: are patients as active partners the missing ingredient? Read this article in full in the latest issue of Breathe, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access clinical educational publication.

New podcast: Sarcoidosis

“One of the major motivations of this Monograph was to involve several specialities in order to provide the broadest overview of the manifestations of sarcoidosis” In the latest instalment of the ERS Monograph podcast series, Editorial Board member Sheila Ramjug talks to Francesco Bonella and Daniel Culver, co-Guest Editors of the Monograph on Sarcoidosis, about this fascinating, chameleonic disease. Francesco and Daniel discuss multidisciplinary collaboration, advances of the last 10 years, areas of possible underdiagnosis and, importantly, the future. A conversation that really highlights how this Monograph is “an opportunity to grow the field.” Access the podcast on the ERS Respiratory Channel and order your print copy of the Monograph at ersbookshop.com 

Access the latest ERJ Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access research journal, include original research articles on: the classification of CT scans in patients with COVID-19; lifetime cannabis exposure and small airway function; and children with mouth-breathing syndrome. The issue also includes research letters on patient perspectives of pulmonary rehabilitation and chronic cough in cystic fibrosis. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sarcoidosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pleural Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERS Congress 2022: late-breaking abstract submission open

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is now accepting late-breaking abstract submissions for the ERS International Congress 2022. To be considered, late-breaking abstracts must: contain novel data, which only became available after the standard submission deadline in February; have a major impact on clinical practice or scientific reasoning. Submission deadline: 31 May 2022. Find out more and submit.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In this issue, you'll find European Respiratory Society clinical practice guidelines on high-flow nasal cannulas in acute respiratory failure, as well as the first instalment in the "Challenges in sleep apnoea" series. The issue also features original articles on the effect of immunosuppressants on SARS-CoV-2 prognosis, cancer risk in sleep apnoea patients and factors affecting treatment adherence in severe asthma patients. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Complex Breathlessness, Lung Diseases and Cancer, and Inequalities in Respiratory Health. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Time to Breathe

In the latest instalment of the Time to Breathe video series, Katherine J. Myall discusses her article "How COVID-19 interacts with interstitial lung disease" with European Respiratory Society (ERS) E-Learning Director Emer Kelly. Watch the video and visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the ERS's free-to-access educational publication.

Register now for the ERS International Congress 2022

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is delighted to announce that registration for the ERS International Congress 2022 is now open. This year's event will mark a return to our in-person Congress and we are very excited to welcome colleagues old and new to the beautiful city of Barcelona. To accommodate potential COVID-19 precautions, spaces onsite are limited. We encourage anyone who wants to join us in person to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Find out more and register now.

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on eosinophilic lung diseases, pulmonary rehabilitation, COVID-19, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to access the podcast and order print copies of the Monograph from ersbookshop.com  

ERR: open access, state-of-the-art review articles

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Review (ERR) is available online. It features review articles that: evaluate evidence of the pulmonary effects of e-cigarette exposure; consider the use of fiducial markers for stereotactic lung radiation therapy; discuss post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. The issue also includes the latest instalments in the Sex and Gender in Lung Disease series curated by Jason Weatherald, Marc Humbert and Renata Riha. The new series articles cover: the pulmonary physiology of exercise, lung cancer and chronic lung disease. Visit err.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access research journal, include: original research articles on mucosal cryobiopsies in asthma, inhaled anti-asthma therapies following hormone therapy and domiciliary supplemental oxygen therapy after hospitalisation for COVID-19; a review article on the use of single-inhaler triple therapy in obstructive airway disease management; and a research letter on facemask use during treadmill exercise testing in children. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sarcoidosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pulmonary Emergencies, Interventional Pulmonology and Severe Asthma. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. If you can't see a Monograph that suits your needs, email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERJ: the latest clinical and experimental respiratory studies

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is online. It features original articles on tuberculosis and COVID-19 co-infection, glucosamine use and the risk of lung cancer, AI use for automated volumetric scoring of lung structure abnormalities in CF, and asthma and COVID-19 risk. The issue also includes research letters on: a tailored approach to aid TB-treatment completion amongst migrants; add-on inhaled budesonide treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients; and gender and racial equity in clinical research for IPF. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and browse the issue in full.

New podcast: Eosinophilic Lung Diseases

"A one-stop shop for a better understanding of this important cell and all the diseases associated with it." In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, early career representative Sheila Ramjug talks to David J. Jackson and Michael Wechsler about their Monograph, Eosinophilic Lung Diseases. In a conversation covering eosinophil types and the way they work, the safety of eosinophil depletion, key chapters and important questions for the future, David and Michael explain why this Monograpoh is relevant to everyone, both junior and senior physicians and scientists alike. Access the podcast on the ERS Respiratory Channel and order your print copy of the Monograph at ersbookshop.com

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Complex Breathlessness, Lung Diseases and Cancer, and Inequalities in Respiratory Health. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Listen to the latest ERS Monograph podcasts

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on pulmonary rehabilitation, COVID-19, respiratory diseases in newborn infants and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to access the podcast and order print copies of the Monograph from ersbookshop.com  

Inspiring ERS Early Career Members: a positive impact on professional careers

Each year, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) offers many opportunities to support Early Career Members (ECMs) working in the respiratory field in advancing their careers, through fellowships, representation at ERS Assemblies and presentations at the ERS Congress. In a new Breathe article, ECMs Alexander Mathioudakis, Christian Osadnik, Agnes Boots, Matteo Bradicich, Sabine Bartel, Rainer Gloeckl and Joana Cruz reflect on the impact that being part of the ERS has on their professional careers. Inspiration for all ECMs to participate in future ERS opportunities.

Time to Breathe

In the first video in the Time to Breathe series, Peter Barry discusses his article "Progress in precision medicine in cystic fibrosis" with European Respiratory Society (ERS) E-Learning Director Emer Kelly. Watch the video and visit breathe.ersjournals.com the ERS' free-to-access educational publication.

Access the latest ERJOR papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research (ERJOR), the European Respiratory Society's fully open access research journal, include original research articles on cough symptom severity assessment in unexplained chronic cough and the impact of temperature on respiratory symptoms in COPD, and a review article on mortality and survival in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. It features original articles on COVID-19: on convalescent plasma for hospitalised patients, and another on awake prone positioning and oxygen therapy. The issue also features an original article on prenatal tobacco exposure as an asthma and allergy risk in children, a research letter on pneumococcal vaccine serotypes in pneumonia patients in Germany, and a state-of-the-art article on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Eosinophilic Lung Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Clinical Exercise Testing, Pleural Disease and Tuberculosis. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access the Monograph online or ersbookshop.com to order print copies. And if you can't see a Monograph that suits your needs, email us at monograph@ersnet.org – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

Listen to the latest ERS Monograph podcast episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on pulmonary rehabilitation, COVID-19, respiratory diseases in newborn infants and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to access the podcast and order print copies of the Monograph from ersbookshop.com  

ERS announces new Monograph Chief Editor appointment

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to announce that Professor Peter Calverley has been appointed the new ERS Monograph Chief Editor. Professor Calverley, Emeritus Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Liverpool (UK), has been involved with the ERS for many years as a member of the Executive Committee, and the Science and Education Councils. He has also been President of the British Thoracic Society and the Editor of and contributor to a number of textbooks. Professor Calverley said: "I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, one of the Society's best known publications. I hope to build on the work of my predecessors and ensure that the Monograph provides up to date, accessible and considered reviews of all aspects of respiratory medicine." He will commence his 4-year mandate in September 2022.

ERS urges humanitarian support for Ukraine and suspends Russian/Belarusian collaborations

As we witness, with great sadness, the continuation of the invasion of Ukraine, we call upon members and the wider respiratory community to support humanitarian aid initiatives for Ukrainian people wherever possible. Please consider supporting one or more of these active humanitarian aid initiatives: International Committee of the Red Cross; Ukraine Humanitarian Fund – United Nations; UNICEF – Emergency support to conflict in eastern Ukraine; UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency; Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF); International Medical Corps. Alongside this call for support, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is currently taking steps to suspend collaborations with Russian and Belarusian societies.

ERS announces new ERJ Chief Editor appointment

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to announce that Professor James Chalmers has been appointed the new European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) Chief Editor. Professor Chalmers is currently British Lung Foundation Chair of Respiratory Research at the University of Dundee (UK) and Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. He brings a wealth of experience to the role of Chief Editor, including extensive clinical and translational research and considerable editorial experience, having served as Deputy Editor of the ERJ. He commented: "I am honoured and delighted to have the opportunity to lead the ERJ [...] my goal is to ensure it serves the needs of the Society and the scientific community by publishing the very best clinical, translational and experimental science." He will commence his 5-year mandate in September 2022.

New Monograph: Sarcoidosis – available now!

The new ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis has been published. With myriad clinical manifestations, and multi-system involvement, there is a need for all clinicians to have a working knowledge of this condition. This Monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in sarcoidosis. Opening with chapters on history, epidemiology and pathobiology, it goes on to provide in-depth coverage of: specific organ manifestations and general diagnostic pathways; traditional as well as innovative treatment strategies; and, importantly, patient quality-of-life assessment. This book will be useful to clinicians around the world. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com or visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online