Pre-order Tuberculosis and save €10

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Tuberculosis is now available to pre-order. The book will bring together chapters from global TB experts and will begin with a patient's perspective that sets the tone. It will cover: the history of TB; epidemiology; strategies for control and elimination; clinical and laboratory diagnosis; imaging; treatment and drugs; TB in children and different patient populations; comorbidities; clinical cases and much more. Pre-order your copy at ersbookshop.com

Pneumococcus can be transmitted by nose picking and rubbing

Pneumonia-causing bacteria can be spread through picking and rubbing the nose, according to new research published in the October issue of the European Respiratory Journal. The study is the first to show that transmission can occur via contact between the nose and hands after exposure to pneumococcus bacteria. Read the study in full here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to access the full issue.

The Mechanical Ventilation-Respiratory Distress Observation Scale

Dyspnoea is one of the most distressing sources of discomfort that intensive care unit patients experience. It is also very difficult to assess in intubated patients. A study published in the October issue of the European Respiratory Journal suggests that the Mechanical Ventilation-Respiratory Distress Observation Scale could be of major clinical relevance, and would make the evaluation of breathing comfort possible in critically ill, noncommunicative patients. Read the study in full here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to access other articles in the issue.

Congress special offers still available - don't miss out!

Visit ersbookshop.com and take advantage of our Congress special offers – save up to €55 with our Handbook bundles, and €20 with our Monograph bundles. You'll also receive free shipping on all orders. Offer ends 14 October 2018.