Call for papers on cystic fibrosis

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is pleased to join The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis for the first time in hosting a collaborative research session on cystic fibrosis. Taking place during the annual European Cystic Fibrosis Society meeting, the session provides an educational forum to discuss how the journals operate, and to disseminate the latest cutting edge findings in this very active field. Therefore, the ERJ wishes to attract new submissions from the field in preparation for this session. Click here to find out more and submit your abstract.

ERJ podcast: macrolides in severe asthma

New Monograph! Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

The ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases has now been published and is available to buy. This book provides expert clinical guidance on difficult diseases, which will be helpful to both respiratory and nonrespiratory physicians alike. Initial chapters consider diagnostic issues, pulmonary function tests and techniques currently in development. The book then goes on to cover a variety of pulmonary manifestations of very different disease entities, such as connective tissue diseases and systemic vasculitis. Access the book online here or order your print copy at ersbookshop.com

ERS statement on cardiopulmonary exercise testing

The current issue of the European Respiratory Review features the ERS statement on the standardisation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in chronic lung diseases. The statement facilitates the standardisation of conducting, reporting and interpreting cardiopulmonary exercise tests for comparison of reference data, multi-centre studies and assessment of interventional efficacy. Read the study here or visit err.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

Breathe: December issue now available

The December issue of Breathe focuses on biomarkers. It includes articles on biomarker development in asthma from a patient's perspective and procalcitonin for diagnosis and guiding antibiotic therapy. It also discusses the clinical utility of FeNO in obstructive lung diseases and features an article on COPD treatment choices based on blood eosinophil counts. Read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler here or browse the full issue at breathe.ersjournals.com

Case history: lung scarring in e-cigarette user

Researchers studying a patient with a rare lung disease called hard-metal pneumoconiosis say the disease was probably caused by vaping. The researchers say the case history, published in the European Respiratory Journal, is the first known case where the disease has been linked to vaping. In an editorial in the same edition of the Journal, the ERS Tobacco Control Committee explain why they do not recommend e-cigarettes as an aid to quitting smoking. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the ERJ.

ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

The new ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation is now available. The book's editors Leo Heunks and Marcus J. Schultz have brought together leading clinicians and researchers in the field to provide an easy-to-read guide to all aspects of invasive ventilation. Topics covered include: underlying physiology, equipment, specific diseases, patient monitoring, supportive therapy and rescue strategies, inhalation therapy, weaning and technical aspects. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com.

The Lung Microbiome

Since its publication in March 2019, the ERS Monograph on The Lung Microbiome has been very well received. The book, Guest Edited by Michael J. Cox, Markus J. Ege and Erika von Mutius, was reviewed in the New Zealand Microbiological Society Newsletter, who said it was: "a thorough and accessible overview of research in this burgeoning field". Microbiology Today said it: "reveals a complete understanding about the lung microbiome [...] it explores not only pure microbiology, but also brings a practical, clinical and environmental point of view". Order your copy of The Lung Microbiome at ersbookshop.com

COPD death rates falling in many countries but total number increasing

COPD death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number increased in many counties over the same period, according to a new international analysis of World Health Organization data. The analysis was published in the European Respiratory Journal to coincide with World COPD Day. It includes data from counties not previously assessed for COPD mortality rates. Access the article here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the latest issue.

Asthma attacks in pregnancy: health risk for mothers and babies

Women with asthma who suffer severe symptoms while pregnant face higher risks of health problems both for themselves and their babies compared to women with well-controlled asthma, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal.  The study includes data on >100,000 pregnancies, and shows that women who experienced severe symptoms were more likely to suffer with pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Access the study here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the latest issue.

Coming soon: Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to confirm a forthcoming ERS Monograph on Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease, Guest Edited by Johanna Feary, Hille Suojalehto and Paul Cullinan. ERS Monograph Chief Editor John R. Hurst was keen to publish a book in this area following high levels of interest in the Monograph reader survey. The Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease Monograph will be published in 2020. Find out more here.

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. It features a perspective article on the roles of eosinophils and epithelial cells in asthma, and original articles on fluoroquinolones and isoniazid-resistant TB, inflammation in asthma patients hospitalised with influenza, outdoor air pollution and childhood asthma, and TB among asylum seekers in Milan. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

World COPD Day: article collection

To mark World COPD Day (20 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of COPD from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

World COPD Day special offer

Wednesday 20 November is World COPD Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monographs on Controversies in COPD and COPD and Comorbidity ordered before 14 December. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

European Antibiotic Awareness Day: article collection

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of antibiotics from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: pre-order your discounted copy

We're extending the discount period for pre-orders of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Pre-order your print copy before 3 December and you'll receive a €10 discount. Visit ersbookshop.com to pre-order your print copy and find out more about the book.

European Antibiotic Awareness Day special offer

Monday 18 November is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Anti-infectives and the Lung ordered before 7 December. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

World Pneumonia Day: article collection

To mark World Pneumonia Day (12 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of pneumonia from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

World Pneumonia Day special offer

Tuesday 12 November is World Pneumonia Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Community-Acquired Pneumonia ordered before 30 November. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

ERR: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Review is now available online. The issue contains articles on pulmonary hypertension and chronic lung disease, drug safety monitoring in TB, comorbidities in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, oral appliance therapy, and obstructive sleep apnoea in acute coronary symdrome. Visit err.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Severe Asthma, Thoracic Ultrasound and Tuberculosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as The Lung Microbiome, Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Bronchiectasis. 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.

First evidence that fat accumulates in lungs of overweight

Researchers have shown for the first time that fatty tissue accumulates in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese. The new study, published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), suggests that the fatty tissue alters the structure of people's airways and could be one reason behind the increased risk of asthma. Access the article here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the ERJ.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: article collection

To mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we have selected a range of articles on the theme of lung cancer from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month special offer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Lung Cancer ordered before 1 December 2019. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Don't miss out on ERS bookshop special offers

There's still time to take advantage of our bookshop special offers:

• Save €20 when you buy two ERS Handbooks
• Save €30 when you buy three ERS Handbooks
• Save up to €20 with our ERS Monograph bundles

Visit ersbookshop.com by 31 October 2019 to benefit. Free shipping on all orders.

Pre-order Pulmonary Manifestations and save €10

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases is now available to pre-order. This book is broken down into three sections: connective histopathology diseases; systemic vasculitides; and other diseases with extrathoracic involvement. Within these sections, areas covered include: rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myopathies, systemic sclerosis, diffuse alveolar haemorrhage, inflammatory bowel disease, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis and neuromuscular diseases. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 15 November 2019 and save €10.

ERS Congress TV interview with Paolo Palange

Paolo Palange discusses EBAP, the third edition of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine and clinical exercise testing sessions held at the ERS International Congress 2019. A few copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine are still available. Visit ersbookshop.com and receive free shipping when you order before 31 October. Visit ERS Congress Replay to login and watch sessions from the ERS International Congress 2019.

Missed us at the ERS Congress?

Don't worry. There's still time to take advantage of our ERS Bookshop special offers:

• Save €20 when you buy two ERS Handbooks
• Save €30 when you buy three ERS Handbooks
• Save up to €20 with our ERS Monograph bundles

Visit ersbookshop.com by 31 October 2019 to benefit. Free shipping on all orders.

New ERJ papers throughout Congress: Day 4

Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read today's newly published papers on: missed and misclassified TB deaths in hospitals; comorbidities and outcomes in adult patients with pleural infection; the microbiology of pleural infection in adults; pneumonia versus graft dysfunction as the cause of ARF after lung tranplant; unmasking the hidden TB mortality burden in a post mortem study in Mozambique; and the impact of radiographic screening in asylum seeker children.

The ERJ will publish new papers every day throughout the Congress. We'll bring you daily updates here or you can visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

New ERJ papers throughout Congress: Day 3

Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read today's newly published papers on: the optimisation of NIV in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; the cardiovascular safety of nintedanib; circulating adhesion molecules and subclinical ILD; the effect of pirfenidone on breathlessness in patients with IPF; and the longitudinal predication of outcome in IPF using automated CT analysis.

The ERJ will publish new papers every day throughout the Congress. We'll bring you daily updates here or you can visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

New ERJ papers throughout Congress: Day 2

Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read today's newly published papers on: breath biomarkers in asthma; the prevention of PH progression by the Nur77 agonist 6-mercaptopurine: role of BMP signalling; exhaled volatile organic compounds in adult asthma; and IL-1 receptor blockade skews inflammation towards Th2 in a mouse model of systemic sclerosis.

The ERJ will publish new papers every day throughout the Congress. We'll bring you daily updates here or you can visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

ERS Bookshop: special offers

The ERS Bookshop is open! We are located in the World Village at the ERS International Congress 2019. Visit us there and take advantage of our special offers:

• Save €20 when you buy two ERS Handbooks
• Save €30 when you buy three ERS Handbooks
• Save up to €20 with our ERS Monograph bundles

And if you're not at Congress, don't worry! These special offers will be available until 31 October 2019 at ersbookshop.com. Free shipping on all orders.

New ERJ papers throughout Congress: Day 1

Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read today's newly published papers on: respiratory physiotherapy; the ERS guidelines for COPD management with home NIV; the ERS statement on tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia in children; and the ERS/EAACI statement on severe exacerbations in asthma in adults.

The ERJ will publish new papers every day throughout the Congress. We'll bring you daily updates here or you can visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

New ERJ papers throughout Congress

Look out for the new papers published online in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) every day throughout the ERS International Congress. We'll bring you daily updates here or you can visit erj.ersjournals.com to access the papers directly.

Free shipping worldwide

Visit ersbookshop.com and benefit from our Congress special offer – free shipping worldwide on all print copies ordered before 1 November 2019

Healthy Lungs for Life Scavenger Hunt in Madrid

Healthy Lungs for Life (HLfL) is a global health campaign that is jointly run by ELF and ERS, which seeks to raise awareness and knowledge of ways to prevent lung damage. As well as holding public health events in Madrid during Congress, this year delegates are invited to join an app-based Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the HLfL campaign. It's free to enter and there are lots of fun activities and prizes to be won, including a grand prize of an iPad OR financial support for a specialist centre placement.

Hot topics and key sessions at the ERS Congress

Make sure you don't miss key sessions on hot topics in respiratory medicine and science. Our top picks include:

• E-cigarettes and heated tobacco: a blessing or a curse? 
• Is your patient dying from air pollution? What a health professional needs to know
• Vaccines against respiratory infections: do they work and can we trust them? 

Access the full Congress programme here.

ERS Congress: one week to go!

Download or update the ERS Connect app. ERS Connect is the official app for the ERS International Congress and is a must-have companion for this year's event. Access a range of essential Congress resources, such as the full programme, a faculty and presenter list, abstracts and ePosters, the exhibition map... You can even create a personalised agenda. Download or update ERS Connect now.

ERS Congress: can you save Manolo and Mari Carmen?

At this year's ERS International Congress, we will be simulating an emergency in different parts of the venue at unexpected moments. A manikin or womanikin will be placed on the floor on five occasions per day and delegates will be encouraged to perform CPR, with a trainer on hand to give guidance and advice. In addition to this, the Game Zone will host a non-stop training station devoted to CPR. These activities will take place at the ERS International Congress in Madrid from Sunday 29 September to Tuesday 1 October, between 9am and 5pm. Find out more.

ERS Congress programme highlight: clinical trial sessions

ALERT - Abstracts Leading to Evolution in Respiratory Medicine Trials. These new abstract sessions will present important clinical trials in respiratory medicine. The most clinically relevant conclusions from presented abstracts will be shared and discussed. A wide spectrum of respiratory diseases will be covered: asthma, COPD, cough, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory infections, intensive care and lung cancer. Find out more.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Clinical Exercise Testing, Bronchiectasis and Thoracic Ultrasound are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Severe Asthma, Acute Exacerbations of Pulmonary Diseases and The Lung Microbiome. 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.

Breathe: September issue available now

The September issue of Breathe is now online. The issue focuses on medical oxygen. It includes articles on improving the quality of life of patients with advanced respiratory disease and severe breathlessness, and the reasons why medical oxygen is a challenge for people travelling by air. Read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler here to find out more or access the full issue at breathe.ersjournals.com

ERJ: latest complete issue

The complete August issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. It features original articles on: the predictors of delirium after cardiac surgery in patients with sleep disordered breathing; oxygen in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease; ultrasound-based elastography; and the impact of the revised heamodynamic definition on the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in systemic sclerosis patients . Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Coming soon: Cardiovascular Implications Monograph

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to confirm a forthcoming ERS Monograph on Cardiovascular Implications of Respiratory Disorders, Guest Edited by Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, Jean-Louis Pépin and Mario Cazzola. The book will be published in 2020 and will provide an update on the different relationships between the most common pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. Find out more here.

ERJ Early View statements and guidelines

A number of important statement and guideline documents have recently been published on ERJ Early View: the ERS/EAACI statement on severe exacerbations in asthma in adults; the ERS guideline on home noninvasive ventilation for the management of COPD; and the ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism, developed in collaboration with the ERS. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to access the articles.

New! AATD Monograph – available now

The ERS Monograph on Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) has been published. This new book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of AATD. It covers basic biology, genetics, laboratory diagnostics and the major organ manifestations; describes the clinical presentation of AATD in both adults and children; and features chapters on genetic counselling, patient views and future therapies. Access the book online here or order your print copy at ersbookshop.com

Pulmonary arterial hypertension and systemic sclerosis

The current issue of the European Respiratory Review (ERR) features a review on screening for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The review discusses the rationale, modalities and future horizons of screening. It suggests that screening can detect PAH at an early stage, meaning medical intervention may improve outcome for SSc patients. Read this open access review here. The ERR recently received its first impact factor of 4.929, placing it ninth in the respiratory system list. Visit err.ersjournals.com to find out how to submit.

Programme highlights of the ERS International Congress 2019

This year's ERS International Congress will feature a number of programme highlights, including: the return of the award-winning, interactive Lungs on Fire sessions; activities and sessions suited to our Early Career Members; and sessions on respiratory infections and sleep and breathing disorders. Visit erscongress.org to access the programme and register for Congress.

Lung Science Conference 2020: registration and abstract submission open

Registration for the Lung Science Conference 2020 is open. Taking place on 5–8 March, the event will be held in Estoril, Portugal with the theme "Metabolic alterations in lung ageing and disease". Abstract submissions are now also being accepted for the conference, with a deadline of 1 November, 2019. Click here to find out more, register or submit an abstract.

ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine 3rd edition

The third edition of the forthcoming ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine is now available to pre-order. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded, with more than 100 chapters covering the full spectrum of adult respiratory medicine. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com and receive free shipping. The second edition remains on sale as an ebook here.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Thoracic Ultrasound, Clinical Exercise Testing and Bronchiectasis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Severe Asthma, Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Emergencies. 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.

World Lung Cancer Day: article collection

To mark World Lung Cancer Day (1 August 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

European Respiratory Journal: July issue

The complete July issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. It features a series of research papers, reviews and editorials on the emerging problem of nontuberculous mycobacterial disease. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Coming soon: Pleural Disease Monograph

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to confirm a forthcoming ERS Monograph on Pleural Disease, Guest Edited by Christian B. Laursen, Y.C. Gary Lee, Nick A. Maskell and Najib M. Rahman. ERS Monograph Chief Editor John R. Hurst was keen to publish an update in this area following high levels of interest in pleural disease in the Monograph reader survey. The Pleural Disease Monograph will be published in 2020. Find out more here.

Bookshop summer sale: last few days

There are only a few days left of the ERS Bookshop summer sale. So don't miss your chance to benefit from €15 off selected ERS Monographs, including Imaging, Interventional Pulmonology and Anti-infectives and the Lung. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. Sale ends 31 July.

Latest ERJ podcast: nontuberculous mycobacteria

Pre-order Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and save €10

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is now available to pre-order. This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of AATD. It covers: basic biology, genetics and laboratory diagnostics for the major organ manifestations; the clinical presentation of AATD in both adults and children; and genetic counselling, patient views and future therapies. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 16 August 2019 and save €10.

European Respiratory Review: June issue

The complete June issue of the European Respiratory Review is now available online. The issue contains articles on bariatric surgery and asthma, breath analysis of cancer, endobronchial valves for severe emphysema and TB incidence. Visit err.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine 3rd Edition: pre-order your copy

The third edition of the forthcoming ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine is now available to pre-order. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded, with more than 100 chapters covering the full spectrum of adult respiratory medicine. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com and receive free shipping. The second edition remains on sale as an ebook here.

Breathe online exclusives

The June 2019 issue of Breathe features eight online exclusive articles. They include a review on living well with severe asthma and a lung function corner article on inspiratory muscle training in unilateral diaphragm dysfuntion. Click here to read our open access educational publication in full.

ERS Bookshop - summer sale still on!

Benefit from our ERS Bookshop summer sale and save €5 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine (2nd edition) and €15 on selected ERS Monographs, including COPD and Comorbidity, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Complications of HIV. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.

ERS International Congress 2019: early-bird discount

Are you thinking of joining us in September for our annual ERS International Congress in Madrid? If so, don't miss out on your opportunity to register for a reduced fee. Simply register before 9 July and you'll benefit from our early-bird discount offer. Visit the Congress website to find out more about the registration options.

ERJ Open Research: latest issue

The latest issue of ERJ Open Research is now available in full. The issue features: original articles on the long-term effect of exercise and diet intervention in asthma and the validity of pneumonia diagnosis in hospitalised COPD patients; key paediatric messages from the 2018 European Respiratory Society International Congress; and research letters on TB, cystic fibrosis and airway obstruction. Click here to browse the latest issue of this open access publication.

European Respiratory Journal: June issue

The complete June issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. It issue features the ERS statement on respiratory muscle testing at rest and during exercise, as well as original articles on: inhaled corticosteroids and lung cancer risk in COPD; needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy for lung cancer diagnosis; pulmonary artery pressure in chronic mountain sickness; and the assessment of global COPD awareness using Google Trends. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the issue in full.

Assessing global COPD awareness

A study in the current issue of the European Respiratory Journal has used Google Trends to analyse search engine query data. The search term "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" was compared to the search volume of the major causes of death in high-income countries. It found that the most frequent search terms were "diabetes mellitus", "stroke" and "breast cancer". The term "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" ranked eighth, indicating that it is under-represented in the public interest and there is still an urgent need to raise awareness about this disease. Access the study here or browse the June issue at erj.ersjournals.com

World Microbiome Day: commemorative offer

Thursday 27 June is World Microbiome Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the recent ERS Monograph on The Lung Microbiome ordered before 9 July 2019. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Confidences de Salon: Carlos Robalo Cordeiro

The Confidences de Salon in the current issue of Breathe come from Carlos Robalo Cordeiro, the ERS Secretary General. Professor Cordeiro talks about his inspiration, happiest moments, heroes and achievements, and offers some excellent advice to those at the beginning of their professional career: never give up on a good idea. Click here to read the article in full or go to breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

Lower limb-specific resistance training in COPD

A study in ERJ Open Research suggests that it is both feasible and acceptable to deliver a home-based lower limb-specific resistance training (LLSRT) programme to patients with COPD. The study found that there were patient improvements in walking distance and breathlessness severity post-LLRT intervention. Click here to read the study in full or go to openres.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

ERS Bookshop – summer sale still on

Benefit from our ERS Bookshop summer sale and save €5 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine (2nd edition) and €15 on selected ERS Monographs, including Controversies in COPD, The Spectrum of Bronchial Infection, The Nose and Sinuses in Respiratory Disorders, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Tuberculosis, Clinical Exercise Testing and Bronchiectasis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Interventional Pulmonology, Imaging and Anti-infectives and the Lung. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access our Monographs online or ersbookshop.com to order print copies – hurry and you might also benefit from our summer sale. 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.

New! Severe Asthma Monograph – available now

The latest ERS Monograph covers all aspects of severe asthma – epidemiology, diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment and management – but has a particular focus on recent understanding of mechanistic heterogeneity based on an analytic approach using various 'omics platforms applied to clinically well-defined asthma cohorts. How these advances have led to improved management targets is also emphasised. This book brings together the clinical and scientific expertise of those from around the world who are collaborating to solve the problem of severe asthma. Access the book online here or order your print copy at ersbookshop.com

How to chair a poster discussion session

Poster discussion sessions are exciting, interactive sessions that often feature the latest research. This article provides an outline of how to chair such a session at the ERS International Congress. Click here to read the article or go to breathe.ersjournals.com to browse our open access, educational publication in full. The ERS International Congress will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Visit erscongress.org to find out more.

Why ERS Early Career Members should attend the ERS Congress

The ERS International Congress is the largest respiratory conference worldwide. An article in the June issue of Breathe points out why ERS Early Career Members can particularly benefit from attending this huge event and gives upcoming fellowship deadlines. Click here to read the article or go to breathe.ersjournals.com to browse our open access, educational publication in full. The ERS International Congress will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Visit erscongress.org to find out more.

NEUROCOUGH

The May issue of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) features an editorial about NEUROCOUGH, the New Understanding in the Treatment of Cough ERS Clinical Research Collaboration. NEUROCOUGH aims to bring together clinicians, scientists, patients and industry from Europe and beyond, with a focus on improving care and treatment for patients with chronic cough. Read the editorial here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to access the ERJ.

European Respiratory Journal: May issue

The complete May issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. The issue includes: an editorial on chronic cough; the Treatable Traits Down Under International Workshop report; and original articles on air pollution and outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension, asthma and affective traits in adults, and antibiotic treatment in acute exacerbations of COPD. Click here to browse the issue.

Breathe: June issue available now

The June issue of Breathe is now online. The issue focuses on living well with a chronic respiratory disease. It includes articles on the impact of post-intensive care syndrome and the role of cognitive behavioural therapy in COPD. Read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler here to find out more or access the full issue at breathe.ersjournals.com

ERS Bookshop summer sale: further reductions

You can now save €15 on selected print copies of the ERS Monograph in our ERS Bookshop summer sale. Monographs featured in the sale include Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Controversies in COPD, Lung Cancer and much more. And you can still save €5 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine (2nd edition). Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.

World No Tobacco Day: commemorative offer

Friday 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. To mark this event, you can download the ebook of the ERS Monograph Smoking Cessation for free. This ebook offers a comprehensive review of the different aspects of smoking and smoking cessation in the context of today's society. To get this book, add it to your cart on the ERS Publications website and complete the purchase process as normal. You will not be charged. Offer ends June 17, 2019.

World No Tobacco Day: article collection

To mark World No Tobacco Day (31 May 2019), we have selected a range of articles and books on the theme of smoking from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Sleep and Breathing abstracts

All of the abstracts from the 2019 Sleep and Breathing conference are now available as a supplement to ERJ Open Research. Click here to view the abstracts or go to openres.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

ERS Bookshop summer sale still on

There's still time to benefit from our ERS Bookshop summer sale and save €5 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine (2nd edition) and €10 on selected ERS Monographs, including Acute Exacerbations of Pulmonary Diseases, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Imaging and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.

Severe Asthma: pre-order your discounted copy

We're extending the discount period for pre-orders of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Severe Asthma. Pre-order your print copy before 31 May, and you'll receive a €10 discount. Visit ersbookshop.com to pre-order your print copy and find out more about the book.

ERS International Congress 2019: submit your late-breaking abstract

ERS is now accepting submissions of late-breaking abstracts for the ERS International Congress 2019, taking place in Madrid, Spain. Providing your abstract meets the criteria, this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain worldwide recognition for your work and boost your profile among leading respiratory experts at this year's event. Find out more here.

ERJ Open Research: key paediatric messages

In the latest in a series of European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress articles featured in ERJ Open Research, the Group Chairs and Early Career Members of the ERS's Paediatric Assembly highlight some of the most interesting findings in the field that were presented at the ERS International Congress in Paris in 2018. Access the series here or visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the open access publication.

World Asthma Day: article collection

To mark World Asthma Day (7 May 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of asthma and allergy from European Respiratory Society publications. Click on the publication title of your choice to browse asthma articles from the European Respiratory Journal. the European Respiratory Review, ERJ Open Research and Breathe.

Evaluation of a re-usable bronchoscopy biosimulator

The current issue of ERJ Open Research features an original article that evaluates a re-useable bronchoscopy biosimulator with ventilated lungs. The article suggests that a biosimulator of this kind allows bronchoscopists to develop and improve skills in an environment that is both realistic, and free of patient safety issues and time constraints. Click here to read the article and watch the videos that accompany the study. Or go to openres.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication in full.

World Asthma Day: commemorative offer

Tuesday 7 May is World Asthma Day. To mark this event, you can download the ebook of the ERS Monograph on Paediatric Asthma for free. To get this book, visit books.ersjournals.com before 21 May, add it to your cart and complete the purchase process as normal. You will not be charged. And don't forget to pre-order your print copy of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Severe Asthma. Pre-order here.

ERS Bookshop summer sale

Benefit from our ERS Bookshop summer sale and save €5 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine (2nd edition) and €10 on selected ERS Monographs, including Interventional Pulmonology, Anti-infectives and the Lung, Palliative Care in Respiratory Diseases, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.

European Respiratory Journal: April issue

The complete April issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. The issue includes articles on: the changing prevalence of asthma and inhaled corticosteroid treatment; newborn DNA-methylation, childhood lung function and the risk of asthma and COPD; determinants of disease progression and treatment response in LAM; and AI and the interpretation of pulmonary function tests. Click here to browse the issue.

ERS International Congress 2019

Registration is open for the ERS International Congress 2019, with an early-bird discount available until 9 July, 2019. The Congress will take place on 28 September to 2 October, 2019, in Madrid, Spain. Register to attend here.

Time to move away from SABAs in asthma management?

In an editorial published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), Dr Matthew Martin and Professor Tim Harrison discuss whether short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers still have a role to play in asthma management. Access the editorial here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the April ERJ.

Breathe online exclusives

The March 2019 issue of Breathe now features four online exclusive articles. They include a review on over- and under-diagnosis in asthma and the latest article in the series focusing on myths and maxims in respiratory medicine. Read the full issue here.

Thank you to the Monograph reviewers

The ERS Monograph is voluntarily reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of those who peer reviewed Monograph chapters in 2018. The complete reviewer list can be found here.

Pre-order Severe Asthma and save €10

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Severe Asthma is now available to pre-order. This book covers all aspects of severe asthma – epidemiology, diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment and management – but has a particular focus on recent understanding of mechanistic heterogeneity and omics. It brings together the clinical and scientific expertise of those collaborating to solve the problem of severe asthma. Pre-order your copy at ersbookshop.com before 17 May 2019 and save €10.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Thoracic Ultrasound, Clinical Exercise Testing and Bronchiectasis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Emergencies and Lung Cancer. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access our Monographs 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.

Sign up for e-mail alerts

Did you know that you can sign up for e-mail alerts for all ERS books and journals, as well as customised author and keyword alerts? These are a great way to keep up to date with the literature and to be notified about new articles and books as soon as they are published. Click here to manage your journal alerts. Click here to manage your book alerts.

Latest ERJ podcast – novel therapies in IPF

European Respiratory Journal: March issue

The complete March issue of the European Respiratory Journal is now available. The issue includes articles on: neutrophils and pulmonary microcirculation in sepsis-induced acute lung injury; dual bronchodilation with tiotropium/olodaterol in COPD; a new haemodynamic definition of pulmonary hypertension; and much more. Click here to browse the issue.

ERJ Open Research: latest issue

The latest issue of ERJ Open Research is now available. The issue contains: an editorial on triple therapy in COPD; ERS 2018 International Congress highlights; a review on biomarkers for TB; and original articles on a vast array of topics, including primary ciliary dyskinesia, asthma, lung cancer, paediatric pulmonology and pulmonary vascular diseases. Click here to browse the latest issue of this open access publication.

European Respiratory Review: March issue

The complete March issue of the European Respiratory Review is now available. The issue contains articles on women and COPD, clinical trial end-points for bronchiectasis in adults, cancer-associated thrombosis and TB. Visit err.ersjournals.com to browse this open access publication.

World TB Day: article collection

To mark World TB Day (24 March 2019), we have selected a range of articles and books on the theme of TB from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

World TB Day: commemorative offer

Sunday 24 March is World TB Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Tuberculosis ordered before 9 April 2019. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Thank you to our reviewers

The ERS journals are voluntarily reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of those who reviewed articles in 2018. The complete reviewer lists can be found here: European Respiratory Journal, European Respiratory Review, ERJ Open Research and Breathe.

World Sleep Day: commemorative offer

Saturday 16 March is World Sleep Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine ordered before 26 March 2019. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

New! Lung Microbiome Monograph - available now

Studying the lung microbiome requires a specialist approach to sampling, laboratory techniques and statistical analysis. The latest ERS Monograph on The Lung Microbiome introduces the techniques used and discusses how respiratory sampling, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, metagenomics and the application of ecological theory can be used to examine the respiratory mircobiome. It examines the different components of the respiratory microbiome, and considers a range of contexts and respiratory diseases. Access the book online here or order your print copy at ersbookshop.com

Breathe: March issue available now

The March issue of Breathe is now online. This issue focuses on over- and underdiagnosis and over- and undertreatment of respiratory diseases. It includes reviews on under- and overdiagnosis of COPD across the world and on whether a strategy of aggressive management of solitary pulmonary nodules pays off. Read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler here to find out more or access the full issue at breathe.ersjournals.com

HCWs in low- and middle-income countries: high prevalance of TB infection

According to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), healthcare workers (HCWs) and students who work in high tuberculosis (TB) incidence settings in low- and middle-income countries remain at increased risk of acquiring latent TB infection. Access the study here or browse the ERJ at erj.ersjournals.com

New ERS task force statement: exercise and rehab in chronic PH

An international task force of pulmonary hypertension (PH) has published a new ERS statement in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), focusing on exercise training and rehabilitation in patients with severe chronic PH. The task force included a multidisciplinary team from 18 centres in 11 European countries, whose objectives were to summarise current studies, develop strategies for future research and increase availability and awareness of exercise training for PH patients. Read the statement in full here or browse the ERJ at erj.ersjournals.com

Rare Disease Day: commemorative offer

Thursday 28 February is Rare Disease Day. To mark this event, you can download the ebook of the ERS Monograph on Orphan Lung Diseases for free. This ebook covers the most common and/or complex of these diseases, acting as a solid companion to the respiratory physician when considering a diagnosis. To get this book, visit books.ersjournals.com before 8 March, add the entire book to your cart and complete the purchase process as normal. You will not be charged.

Asthma: ICS underuse and lack of regular healthcare contact still a problem

A study recently published in ERJ Open Research looks at the changes in asthma treatment over a 20-year period. The study compares data from three surveys (European Community Respiratory Health Surveys I, II and III) in 24 centres and 11 countries. It found that despite increased inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use, only 34% of subjects with persistent asthma take ICSs on a regular basis, and less than 50% have seen a doctor in the last year. Underuse of ICSs and a lack of regular healthcare contact therefore still seems to be a problem in asthma. Access the study in full here or browse ERJ Open Research at openres.ersjournals.com

Yochai Adir: continuing the success of the ERR

New Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Review (ERR), Yochai Adir, has begun his mandate with the publication of an editorial in the current issue. In it, he considers the challenges ahead as Chief Editor and details the ways in which he will strive to ensure the ERR's continuing success, beginning with a restructured, diverse Editorial Board. Read the editorial in full here or browse the ERR at err.ersjournals.com

OSA: associated with increases in pulmonary embolism incidence

There is growing pathophysiological and clinical evidence that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with an increase in incidence of, and poor health outcomes in patients with, pulmonary embolism, according to a new review published in the European Respiratory Journal. Read the study here or access the Journal at erj.ersjournals.com

Psychosocial support during drug-resistant TB treatment

According to a new review published in the European Respiratory Journal, psychosocial support should be provided throughout drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in order to reduce treatment loss to follow-up. Access the review here or go to erj.ersjournals.com to browse the January issue.

Breathe online exclusives

The December 2018 issue of Breathe now features four online exclusive articles, including three interactive case reports covering a range of topics. Access the issue here.

ERS Bookshop January sale - still time to benefit

There is still time to benefit from our ERS Bookshop special offer. Save €25 when you order one of our book bundles before 1 February. Bundles include: Nosocomial and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia + Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Palliative Care + Lung Cancer; COPD and Comorbidity + Controversies in COPD; and much more. Click here to find out more and order your bundle.

Pre-order The Lung Microbiome and save €10

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on The Lung Microbiome is now available to pre-order. This book examines the different components of the respiratory microbiome: viruses and fungi, in addition to the more frequently studied bacteria. It also considers a range of contexts from the paediatric microbiome and how this develops to disease of all ages, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, and much more. Pre-order your copy at ersbookshop.com

ERS International Congress 2019: submit a Hot Topic proposal

Submit a Hot Topic session proposal to be included in the ERS International Congress 2019, which will take place in Madrid (Spain). Click here to submit your proposal; closing deadline 4 April 2019.

ERS Bookshop January sale

Benefit from our ERS Bookshop special offer throughout January – save €25 when you order one of our book bundles. Bundles include: Nosocomial and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia + Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Palliative Care + Lung Cancer; COPD and Comorbidity + Controversies in COPD; and much more. Click here to find out more and order your bundle.