New Monograph: COVID-19 – online now!

The first 14 chapters of the COVID-19 Monograph are now online! The story of COVID-19 now seems so familiar: from the first reported case in December 2019, to a pandemic that rapidly changed the world. Respiratory clinicians and scientists were at the forefront of delivering healthcare for people with COVID-19, leading efforts to understand this novel virus and disease, and developing and testing strategies to better prevent and treat it. The pace of knowledge acquisition was rapid but is now maturing. This Monograph provides a timely and valuable state-of-the-art summary of this virus and its consequences to date. It is essential reading for all those involved in the care of people who are or who have been affected by COVID-19.

• Visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online. And look out for an up-to-date vaccines chapter, which will be added to the issue in early 2022.

ERS International Congress 2022: submit an abstract or clinical case

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is delighted to announce that the call for abstracts and clinical cases is now open, offering an opportunity to be part of the scientific and educational programme at the ERS International Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The ERS Congress is a highly regarded annual event in the respiratory calendar. It attracts a global audience and registration numbers have reached 34,000 in recent years. Presenting your work at this event can provide you with international recognition and boost your profile amongst the world's leading respiratory experts. Find out more and submit your abstract before 15 February.

Eosinophilic Lung Diseases – pre-order your print copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Eosinophilic Lung Diseases is now available to pre-order. Guest Edited by David J. Jackson and Michael E. Wechsler, the book will open with an introduction to eosinophil biology, followed by chapters covering differential diagnosis, biomarkers and imaging. It will then move on to consider specific diseases: asthma, COPD, pneumonia, EGPA, allergic fungal diseases and hypereosinophilic syndromes. Closing with a chapter on future prospects, this book will be a great addition to the Monograph series and a welcome resource to respiratory clinicians. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 4 January and receive a €10 discount. 

Open position: European Respiratory Journal Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is currently looking for the next Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ). The ERJ is the flagship journal of the ERS and is one of the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journals worldwide. The successful candidate will commence their 5-year mandate in September 2022 and be responsible for the overall quality and content of the ERJ. They will also be the ambassador for the Journal in the respiratory community. Find out more and apply here. Deadline for applications: 20 December 2021.

European Respiratory Review: sex and gender in lung health and disease

A new series in the European Respiratory Review (ERR) explores the role of sex- and gender-related factors in respiratory physiology and lung health, and across respiratory diseases. The terms "sex" and "gender" are often used interchangeably but incorrectly in the scientific literature: they mean different things. Sex is a biological attribute associated with physical and physiological features determined by chromosomes, hormones, anatomy and gene expression. Gender is a sociocultural construct based on expressions of identity, behaviours and social roles. The main purpose of this series is to review our understanding, to date, of the role of sex and gender in differences in pulmonary health and disease. Read the introductory editorial or browse the ERR.

Open position: ERS Monograph Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, a peer-reviewed quarterly book series, which provides clinicians at all levels with a concise, comprehensive educational tool. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the content of the Monograph, ensuring a balance of topics and material appropriate to its aims and scopes. The position is a great opportunity to play a role in education within ERS and has a 4-year mandate commencing in September 2022. View the full job description and apply for the position. Closing date for applications: 26 November 2021.

Podcast: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

"People's lives can be changed [...] and the important symptoms they are struggling with can be managed and in many cases, relieved". In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, Editorial Board member Sheila Ramjug talks to Anne Holland, Professor of Physiotherapy at Monash University and Guest Editor of the Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Their broad-ranging discussion covers everything from balancing a home life with a career in medicine, to the impact of COVID-19 on implementing pulmonary rehabilitation. Anne talks about the origins of pulmonary rehabilitation, the need to better personalise care, and recommends chapters that will help readers understand the patient experience and that provide practical tips on establishing programme. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

World COPD Day

17 November is World COPD Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on COPD from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection. 

Open position: ERS Monograph Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, a peer-reviewed quarterly book series, which provides clinicians at all levels with a concise, comprehensive educational tool. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the content of the Monograph, ensuring a balance of topics and material appropriate to its aims and scopes. The position is a great opportunity to play a role in education within ERS and has a 4-year mandate commencing in September 2022. View the full job description and apply for the position. Closing date for applications: 26 November 2021.

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. Click here to access the article collection. 

New podcast: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

"People's lives can be changed [...] and the important symptoms they are struggling with can be managed and in many cases, relieved". In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, Editorial Board member Sheila Ramjug talks to Anne Holland, Professor of Physiotherapy at Monash University and Guest Editor of the Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Their broad-ranging discussion covers everything from balancing a home life with a career in medicine, to the impact of COVID-19 on implementing pulmonary rehabilitation. Anne talks about the origins of pulmonary rehabilitation, the need to better personalise care, and recommends chapters that will help readers understand the patient experience and that provide practical tips on establishing programme. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

ERJ Open Research to receive Impact Factor in 2022

ERJ Open Research has been accepted for indexing in Clarivate Analytics' Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), meaning it will receive its first Impact Factor in summer 2022. Articles from 2019 onwards will be included in SCIE, as well as the Journal Citation Reports and Current Contents. ERJ Open Research, a fully open access journal, is the third ERS journal to join the SCIE. Access the ERJ Open Research here or read the instructions for authors for information on how to submit.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on lung cancer from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection. 

Open position: ERS Monograph Chief Editor

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for the next Chief Editor of the ERS Monograph, a peer-reviewed quarterly book series, which provides clinicians at all levels with a concise, comprehensive educational tool. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the content of the Monograph, ensuring a balance of topics and material appropriate to its aims and scopes. The position is a great opportunity to play a role in education within ERS and has a 4-year mandate commencing in September 2022. View the full job description and apply for the position.

COVID-19 Monograph – pre-order your print copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on COVID-19 is now available to pre-order. From the first reported case of a new respiratory infection in China in December 2019, to a pandemic that rapidly changed the world, respiratory clinicians and scientists were at the forefront of delivering healthcare for people with COVID-19. These endeavours extended not only to the acute illness, but also to understanding the longer-term consequences. The pace of knowledge acquisition was rapid, but is now maturing. This Monograph therefore provides a timely and valuable state-of-the-art summary for clinicians and scientists on understanding of this virus and its consequences to date. It is essential reading for all those involved in the care of people who are or who have been affected by COVID-19. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 17 November 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: COVID-19 (pre-order your print copy from 20 October), Eosinophilic Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis and Complex Breathlessness. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Lung Science Conference 2022

Abstracts are now being accepted for the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Lung Science Conference (LSC) 2022. The theme of LSC 2022 is "Mucosal immunology of the lung: balancing protective immunity and chronic inflammation". Join your colleagues onsite in Estoril, Portugal, from 10th to 13th March and take part in a conference that is at the forefront of basic and translational respiratory science. Submit your abstract before 12 November and view the full programme.

Welcoming a new ERS President for 2021–2022

The end of the ERS International Congress marks the beginning of a new presidential year at the European Respiratory Society (ERS). A few weeks into his presidency, Professor Marc Humbert shares his first message, reflecting on the last 12 months and highlighting some priority areas for ERS in the coming year, including a return to an in-person ERS Congress. Read the message from Professor Humbert

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. 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.

Congress bookshop sale – last few days

To coincide with the ERS International Congress, you can benefit from discounts when you buy print books online. We are pleased to be able to offer a discount of 15% off all print ERS Handbooks and Monographs. Visit the ERS Bookshop and order before 30 September 2021. 

Increase in smoking and vaping in Irish teenagers

For the first time in 25 years, rates of smoking among teenage boys in Ireland are increasing, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. The study also shows that rates of vaping among teenagers have risen in the last 4 years and that teenagers who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke. The researchers say their findings indicate that Ireland will not meet its targets to reduce smoking rates and they add to evidence that vaping could be promoting a new generation of young people addicted to nicotine. Read the study in full

Clinical case: can you determine a suitable endurance training protocol?

The latest ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation features the clinical case of a 66-year-old man with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who was referred for pulmonary rehabilitation following a severe episode of pneumonia complicated by an acute exacerbation of IPF. In addition to the criterion for ambulatory oxygen, the patient had a history of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation with a permanent pacemaker. Can you determine the next steps in the endurance training protocol? View the full clinical case and test your knowledge

Congress Bookshop sale still on – don't miss out!

To coincide with the ERS International Congress, you can benefit from discounts when you buy print books online. We are pleased to be able to offer a discount of 15% off all print ERS Handbooks and Monographs. Visit the ERS Bookshop and order before 30 September 2021. 

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COVID-19 (pre-order your print copy from 20 October), Eosinophilic Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis and Complex Breathlessness. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Breathe: disease definitions in respiratory and sleep medicine

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on disease definitions, with reviews looking at the definitions of pulmonary hypertension, obstructive sleep apnoea and latent tuberculosis infection, as well as the challenges in defining exacerbations of COPD. The lung function corner article in this issue looks at the pathophysiology of pulmonary function anomalies in COVID-19 survivors. Read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler or browse the table of contents here.

The ERS Bookshop congress sale is on!

To coincide with the ERS International Congress, you can benefit from discounts when you buy print books online. We are pleased to be able to offer a discount of 15% off all print ERS Handbooks and Monographs ordered before 30 September 2021. Visit the ERS Bookshop

Language sessions at the ERS International Congress

In recognition of the global reach of the ERS International Congress, this year's scientific programme will feature a number of sessions in languages other than English, including Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. View all the language sessions

Networking features at the ERS International Congress

This year's ERS International Congress will feature a new and improved congress platform that will allow delegates to join groups based on their interest areas, interact directly with colleagues and faculty, and create their own event schedule for a personalised congress experience. Delegates will also be able to comment on pre-congress content, ask questions of the panel in live sessions, and continue the topic discussion in breakout rooms. Find out more about networking at congress

Pre-congress content now available

A variety of pre-congress content is now available to access on the ERS International Congress platform. The materials, including abstracts, e-posters and pre-recorded sessions, offer a taste of what's to come in the exciting live programme from 5–8 September. Find out more and access the congress platform

New podcast: Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

“In terms of preventing them coming to your clinic, the only thing we can do is focus on the early years.” The lasting impact of respiratory health in the early years forms the focus of earnest and warm discussion in this latest fascinating Monograph podcast. Ian P. Sinha and Jayesh Mahendra Bhatt, Guest Editors of Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant, talk to Sheila Ramjug about the reasons behind the Monograph's compilation, its importance to non-paediatric respiratory physicians, the impact of scoioeconomic status on lung health and the devastating effects of child poverty. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

New Monograph: Pulmonary Rehabilitation – available now!

The new ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been published. In recent years, there have been substantial advances in the science underpinning pulmonary rehabilitation. Advances have been seen in the patient groups in whom it is indicated; in the breadth of programme content; in new methods of delivery; and not least, in important outcomes. This Monograph brings together scientific and clinical expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation, with the aim of optimising its delivery in clinical practice. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com or visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

ERS International Congress: early career professionals

The ERS International Congress is the ideal platform for early career professionals to share research findings and interact with colleagues, and this year's even has great opportunities for both. Niki Ubags, Chair of the Early Career Members Committee, has shared her thoughts on what the programme has to offer for those in the early stages of their career, from networking opportunities at ERS Assembly members' meetings, to the dedicated early career member symposium

Visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the latest edition of Breathe, our high-quality, open access clinical educational publication.

ERS International Congress: nurses

Respiratory specialist nurses are a key part of the allied respiratory professional community, and they are involved in almost all care programmes for patients with respiratory diseases. The ERS International Congress provides a unique opportunity for respiratory nurses to share ideas and best practices, connect, and cooperate across borders. Andreja Šajnic, Chair of the Nurses group, has shared her views on this year's event.

Visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the latest edition of Breathe, our high-quality, open access clinical educational publication.

ERS International Congress: respiratory infections

How will the ERS International Congress programme meet the needs of respiratory infections specialists? Infections experts from ERS Assembly 10 have shared their thoughts on the key topics in this disease area that are featured in this year's programme, plus session recommendations and their personal highlights.

Visit ersbookshop.com to order a print copy of the ERS Monograph on Tuberculosis.

ERS International Congress: pulmonary vascular diseases

The ERS International Congress programme features a pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) track that has been developed by experts in the field. Officers from ERS Assembly 13 have shared their thoughts on the hot topics and session highlights for PVD professionals.

Visit ersbookshop.com to order a print copy of the ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Hypertension.

ERS International Congress: respiratory critical care

A dedicated respiratory critical care track in the ERS International Congress programme includes a variety of activities for health professionals who are involved in the management of patients in the ICU and for researchers with an interest in this specialist area. Officers from the ERS Respiratory Intensive Care Assembly have shared their thoughts on the standout features of the programme.

Visit ersbookshop.com to order a print copy of the ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

ERS International Congress: paediatric respiratory diseases

The ERS International Congress programme features a paediatrics focused track, offering a variety of activities for health professionals involved in the care and management of young people with lung conditions and for those who conduct paediatric research. ERS Assembly 7 have shared their views on what Congress has to offer for paediatric specialists.

Visit ersbookshop.com to order print copies of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (2nd Edn) and the ERS Monograph on Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant.

ERS Awards 2021

Each year, ERS presents a number of prestigious awards to recognise the achievements of a select group of leaders in the field of respiratory medicine. This year's awardees include: Stefano Nava (Presidential Award), Antonio R. Anzueto (Congress Chair Award), Najib Rahman (Mid-Career Gold Medal in Thoracic Oncology), Matthew Maddocks (Mid-Career Gold Medal for Allied Health Professionals) and James Chalmers (Cournand Lecture Award). See the full list of awardees and find out more about their outstanding contribution to respiratory medicine.

Join the #TakeTheActiveOption challenge in September

The European Lung Foundation (ELF) has launched this year's Healthy Lungs for Life (HLfL) campaign with the #TakeTheActiveOption challenge. The challenge encourages participants to be active for 21 minutes per day (or 150 minutes per week) to shine a light on the benefits of being active to protect lung health, and to help raise funds that support ELF's work in providing accessible patient information in a variety of languages. The challenge is open to anyone of any ability, and can be completed individually or as part of a team of friends, family and/or colleagues. Sign up for the challenge before 10 August to receive a free HLfL neck gaiter!

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Pulmonary Rehabilitation (pre-order now to receive a €10 discount on your print copy), COVID-19, Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Plan your virtual congress experience with programme highlights

The ERS International Congress will feature more than 400 exciting sessions covering the entire respiratory field. To help you to navigate the extensive programme, ERS officers and leaders in respiratory medicine have selected a variety of programme highlights, including what's happening in the eight major respiratory disease areas, top picks, highlights for specialist groups, returning favourites and new features. View all the programme highlights

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pleural Disease and Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease, Clinical Exercise Testing and Supporting Tobacco Cessation. 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.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation – pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Rehabilitation is now available to pre-order. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective treatment for people with a range of chronic lung diseases. In recent years, there have been substantial advances in the science underpinning pulmonary rehabilitation. Advances have been seen in the patient groups in whom it is indicated; in the breadth of programme content; in new methods of delivery; and not least, in important outcomes. This Monograph brings together scientific and clinical expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation, with the aim of optimising its delivery in clinical practice. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 18 August and receive a €10 discount.

Breathe: adherence to treatment

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on adherence to treatment. Review articles examine the clinical impact of (non-)adherence to therapy as well as ways to measure adherence to therapy in airways disease. Another article looks at why a patient may or may not take medicines as agreed, and identifying approaches that can be used to support better adherence. The issue also features a perspective on the use of a breathing simulator to improve simulation-based education for NIV. Read the Chief Editor's introductory editorial here or visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the issue.

ERS journals awarded highest 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 third in the respiratory system category, with an Impact Factor of 16.671. ERR's Impact Factor of 8.839 puts it eighth in the same category. ERS would like to congratulate the editors and their boards for this achievement, and thank the authors, reviewers and readers for their continued support of the ERS publications.

CME in the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

You can now earn CME credits by reading the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and answering a series of multiple-choice questions. The book has been accredited by the European Board of Accreditation in Pneumology and a maximum of 19 credits is available. Click here to start earning credits.

ERS International Congress: early bird sale ends soon!

The ERS International Congress 2021 early bird sale will end on 6 July at 23:59 CEST. For just €129 for ERS members and €189 for non-members, registration will grant you access to an extensive live programme covering the entire respiratory field, on-demand content, ePosters and a dynamic digital networking experience. No further discounts will be offered, so register soon and make a saving! Register for the ERS International Congress here.

ERS Monograph on COVID-19 – send us your feedback

The European Respiratory Society is publishing an ERS Monograph on COVID-19, edited by Aurelie Fabre, John Hurst and Sheila Ramjug. Coming at such a crucial time, this book will be a must-read for respiratory clinicians and scientists. As the data surrounding COVID-19 is evolving so quickly, chapters from the Monograph are being hosted on FigShare for public comment. The chapters will then be put through ERS' standard peer review and revision process, ahead of publication in print and online. Visit FigShare.com to browse the chapters in first-draft format, then send your comments to monograph@ersnet.org by 4 July.

New podcast: Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease

“Keep going. If they learnt it, you can learn it as well.” In the latest Monograph podcast, Marko Nikolic and Brigid Hogan talk about the challenges of balancing a career as both a clinician and scientist, and provide inspiring advice for those starting out on their career path. They also discuss new models in stem cell science, what the future holds and why the Monograph on Lung stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease is important to both clinicians and scientists, highlighting their stand-out chapters. Listen to the podcast here and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy.

Join the discussion: register for the COVID-19 Monograph webinar

ERS is holding a webinar entitled "Excerpts from the upcoming ERS Monograph on COVID-19". The webinar will be Chaired by the Monograph's Guest Editors Aurelie Fabre and Sheila Ramjug. The aim is to provide the listener with an overview of three chapters included in the edition. Chapter authors Leanna M.W. Lui, Anita Simonds and Francesco Amati will discuss the societal response to to COVID-19, the development and associated adverse effects of vaccines, and long-term sequelae of COVID-19. The webinar will be held on 15 June at 18:00 CEST. Find out more and register here.

New Monograph: Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant – available now!

The new ERS Monograph on Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant has been published. In this Monograph, science, evidence and expertise are brought together in a collection of comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews that cover: structure and function of the newborn respiratory system; neonatal lung disease in preterm infants; developmental, structural and functional diseases of the respiratory system; and more. This book will prove a valuable resource for neonatal clinicians, scientists researching the area and adult clinicians managing lung health. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com or visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pleural Disease and Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Clinical Exercise Testing, Supporting Tobacco Cessation 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.

World No Tobacco Day – special offer

Monday 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the Monograph on Supporting Tobacco Cessation ordered before 14 June. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy and browse our other books. You can also listen to the podcast on Supporting Tobacco Cessation here - Guest Editors Sofia Belo Ravara, Paraskevi Katsaounou and Keir Lewis discuss their personal interest in the field as well as more controversial issues, such as e-cigarettes as a stop-smoking device.

World No Tobacco Day – article collection

World No Tobacco Day takes place on 31 May. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on tobacco and nicotine products from ERS publications. Click here to access the article collection. 

New ERS Journal Chief Editors announced

Two new ERS journal Chief Editors will start their mandates in January 2022. Dr Renata Riha will take care of the European Respiratory Review. Dr Riha is a consultant in sleep and respiratory medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and honorary reader at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and brings a wealth of editorial experience, including as a past Chief Editor of Breathe. Dr Esther Barreiro, a researcher and physician at the Hospital Del Mar and CIBERES, Spain, will be Chief Editor of ERJ Open Research. Dr Barreiro's research focuses on muscle wasting and cachexia in chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer; until recently she was Editor-in-Chief of Archivos de Bronconeumología. Congratulations to both!

Digital respiratory medicine – realism vs futurism

The ERS Presidential Summit 2021 is open for registration. The Summit will be held virtually from 3–4 June and registration is completely free. Leaders in digital respiratory health will highlight the innovations that have the potential to revolutionise patient care, both in the here and now and in the future, based on new and developing technologies. View the programme and register for free

Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

There's still time to pre-order your print copy of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant and receive a €10 discount. In this Monograph, science, evidence and expertise are brought together in a collection of comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews that cover: structure and function of the newborn respiratory system; neonatal lung disease in preterm infants; developmental, structural and functional diseases of the respiratory system; and more. This book will prove a valuable resource for neonatal clinicians, scientists researching the area and adult clinicians managing lung health. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 31 May and receive a €10 discount.

LSC and Sleep and Breathing abstracts available online

Abstracts from this year's Lung Science Conference and Sleep and Breathing 2021 are now available online as a supplement to ERJ Open Research. All abstracts are free to access and can be cited as references in publications.

Access the LSC abstracts here.
Access the Sleep and Breathing abstracts here.

Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant is now available to pre-order. In this Monograph, science, evidence and expertise are brought together in a collection of comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews that cover: structure and function of the newborn respiratory system; neonatal lung disease in preterm infants; developmental, structural and functional diseases of the respiratory system; and more. This book will prove a valuable resource for neonatal clinicians, scientists researching the area and adult clinicians managing lung health. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 31 May and receive a €10 discount.

ERS International Congress 2021 – save the dates!

 Get ready for the ERS International Congress 2021 with the following important dates:

• 1 May 2021: Late-breaking abstract submission opens. Learn more
• 10 May 2021: Registration opens with a 2-week flash sale! Learn more

New Lung Stem Cells Monograph - available now!

The latest ERS Monograph on Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease is now available. This Monograph provides information about the different classes of stem cells present in both the developing and adult lung: where they are found, how they function in homeostasis and pathologic conditions, the mechanisms that regulate their behaviour, and how they may be harnessed for therapeutic purposes. The book focuses on stem cells in the mouse and human lung but also includes the ferret as an increasingly important new model organism. Chapters also discuss how lung tissue, including endogenous stem cells, can be generated in vitro from pluripotent stem cell lines. Order your print copy at ersbookshop.com or visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

Coming soon: ERS Monograph on COVID-19

The European Respiratory Society is publishing an ERS Monograph on COVID-19, edited by Aurelie Fabre, John Hurst and Sheila Ramjug. Coming at such a crucial time, this book will be a must-read for respiratory clinicians and scientists. As the data surrounding COVID-19 is evolving so quickly, chapters from the Monograph will first be hosted on FigShare for public comment. The chapters will then be put through ERS' standard peer review and revision process, ahead of publication in print and online. Visit FigShare.com to browse the chapters in first-draft format, then send your comments to monograph@ersnet.org

A big thank you to our reviewers

The ERS publications are voluntarily reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of those who reviewed articles in 2020. The complete lists of reviewers can be found here: European Respiratory Journal, European Respiratory Review, ERJ Open Research and ERS Monograph.

World TB Day: special offer

Wednesday 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 12 April. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy and browse our other books.

New podcast: Supporting Tobacco Cessation

In the latest ERS Monograph podcast, Editorial Board member Dr Sheila Ramjug interviews Guest Editors Dr Sofia Belo Ravara, Dr Paraskevi Katsaounou and Professor Keir Lewis about the ERS Monograph on Supporting Tobacco Cessation. In a discussion covering personal interests in the field and more controversial issues, such as e-cigarettes as a stop-smoking device, the Guest Editors demonstrate how this Monograph is not only an interesting read but has a practical application in the clinic. Click here to listen to the podcast and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy of the Monograph. 

Coming soon: ERS Monograph on COVID-19

The European Respiratory Society is publishing an ERS Monograph on COVID-19, edited by Aurelie Fabre, John Hurst and Sheila Ramjug. Coming at such a crucial time, this book will be a must-read for respiratory clinicians and scientists. As the data surrounding COVID-19 is evolving so quickly, chapters from the Monograph will first be hosted on FigShare for public comment. The chapters will then be put through ERS' standard peer review and revision process, ahead of publication in print and online. Visit FigShare.com to browse the chapters in first-draft format, then send your comments to monograph@ersnet.org

World Sleep Day: special offer

Friday 19 March is World Sleep Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine and the ERS Monograph on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ordered before 5 April. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy and browse our other books. 

Breathe: treatment burden of respiratory conditions

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on "treatment burden", i.e. the work that patients must do to implement medical treatments, and includes perspectives from both patients and carers. The issue also features an article looking at how to approach and discuss aspects of treatment burden with patients and a review of the impact treatment burden may have on an individual's ability to work. Click here to read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler or visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the issue. 

ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

The second edition of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine  is now available to pre-order. Editors Ernst Eber and Fabio Midulla have brought together leading clinicians to produce a thorough and easy-to-read reference tool covering the whole spectrum of paediatric respiratory medicine, from anatomy and development to disease, rehabilitation and treatment. The Handbook is structured to accompany ERS's Paediatric Respiratory Diseases syllabus, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field and an ideal educational training guide. Pre-order now to receive a €10 discount.

Face masks during intense exercise safe for healthy people

Wearing a protective face mask has only a modest effect on the ability of healthy people to do vigorous exercise, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ). Researchers carried out detailed testing on breathing, heart activity and exercise performance in a group of 12 people while they were using an exercise bike with and without a mask. Although they found differences in some measurements between wearing a mask and not wearing a mask, they say that none of their results indicate any risk to health, suggesting that masks could be worn safely during intense exercise, for example to reduce COVID-19 transmission between people visiting an indoor gym. Click here to access the article or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the latest issue.

ERS guidelines on management of hospitalised adults with COVID-19

An ERS Task Force committee has published a set of living guidelines focused on the management of adults who are hospitalised with COVID-19. Published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), the guidelines provide evidence-based, best-practice recommendations that aim to support health professionals to reduce mortality and prevent complications, such as the need for intensive care unit admission and prolonged hospital stay. Click here to access the guidelines or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the latest issue. 

Coming soon: ERS Monograph on COVID-19

The European Respiratory Society is publishing an ERS Monograph on COVID-19, edited by Aurelie Fabre, John Hurst and Sheila Ramjug. Coming at such a crucial time, this book will be a must-read for respiratory clinicians and scientists. As the data surrounding COVID-19 is evolving so quickly, chapters from the Monograph will first be hosted on FigShare for public comment. The chapters will then be put through ERS' standard peer review and revision process, ahead of publication in print and online. Visit FigShare.com to browse the chapters in first-draft format, then send your comments to monograph@ersnet.org

Rare Disease Day: special offer

Sunday 28 February is Rare Disease Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Orphan Lung Diseases ordered before 15 March. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy and browse our other books.

Rare Disease Day: article collection

Rare Disease Day takes place on 28th February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives. We have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications to mark the event. Click here to access the article collection. 

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pleural Disease and Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis and Imaging. 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.

ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, 2nd edition

The second edition of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine is now available to pre-order. The 19 sections of this book cover the whole spectrum of paediatric respiratory medicine, from anatomy and development to disease, rehabilitation and treatment. The editors have brought together leading clinicians to produce a thorough and easy-to-read reference tool. The Handbook is structured to accompany the paediatric HERMES syllabus, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field and an ideal educational training guide. Pre-order your print copy now at ersbookshop.com 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: Lung Stem Cells (pre-order now to receive a €10 discount on your print copy), Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERJ call for papers on cystic fibrosis

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) will join Lancet Respiratory Medicine and the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis to host a collaborative research session on cystic fibrosis (CF) during the upcoming European Cystic Fibrosis Society Conference. The session will provide an educational forum to discuss how the journals operate, and to disseminate the latest cutting-edge findings in this very active field. In preparation for this session, ERJ is calling for new submissions from the field of CF, with a preference for clinical trials, high-quality basic science, or translational studies with a high potential clinical relevance. Find out more and submit your CF papers.

Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease is now available to pre-order. This Monograph provides information about the different classes of stem cells present in both the developing and adult lung: where they are found, how they function in homeostasis and pathologic conditions, the mechanisms that regulate their behaviour, and how they may be harnessed for therapeutic purposes. The book focuses on stem cells in the mouse and human lung but also includes the ferret as an increasingly important new model organism. Chapters also discuss how lung tissue, including endogenous stem cells, can be generated in vitro from pluripotent stem cell lines. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 8 March and receive a €10 discount.

Open position: ERJ Open Research Chief Editor

ERS is looking for its next Chief Editor of ERJ Open Research. ERJ Open Research is an open-access original research journal that aims to publish high-quality work in all fields of respiratory science and medicine, covering basic science, clinical translational science and clinical medicine. The current Chief Editor, Professor Alyn Morice, and his editorial board will complete their mandate in December 2021. It is anticipated that the next Editor will shadow the current editorial team from mid-2021, assuming full responsibility in January 2022. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline of 19 February 2021. Access the full job description and find out how to apply.

Open position: European Respiratory Review Chief Editor

ERS has begun the search for the next Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Review. The European Respiratory Review is an open-access review journal, publishing state-of-the-art reviews, updates, meeting proceedings, editorials and correspondence on current topical issues in respiratory medicine, science and surgery. The current Chief Editor, Professor Yochai Adir, and his editorial board will complete their mandate in December 2021. It is anticipated that the next Editor will shadow the current editorial team from mid-2021, assuming full responsibility in January 2022. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline of 19 February, 2021. Access the full job description and find out how to apply.

Meet the ERS journals early career editors

Following a competitive open call for candidates to apply for the European Respiratory Journal's Early Career Editor mentoring programme, ERS is pleased to announce the successful candidates and their mentoring editors. The programme runs for 2 years and offers early career editors the opportunity to increase their engagement with scientific publishing. Due to the great response to the call for applications and in order to accommodate more high-quality applicants on this programme within the ERS journals family, the editors of the European Respiratory Review and ERJ Open Research were delighted to offer similar opportunities to a number of early career editors. Learn more and meet the early career editors.

January sale – don't miss out!

There's still time to benefit from out January sale. Save €10 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and selected ERS Monographs, including Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis, Severe Asthma, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale on order by 31 January to benefit.

Supporting Tobacco Cessation: available now

The ERS Monograph on Supporting Tobacco Cessation has now been published. This Monograph provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco cessation, from health policy to patient care. Broad in scope, this state-of-the-art collection covers: the changing landscape of the tobacco epidemic and challenges to curb it; treatment of tobacco dependence; improving the care of patients with particular conditions who smoke; and prevention. It also deals with some of the more controversial topics, such as e-cigarettes and web applications. Readers will gain an understanding of how to implement smoking cessation into their everyday practice, and will also expand their knowledge about the policy and system changes needed for population-wide smoking cessation. Visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy or click here to access the book online (ERS members have free online access).

Latest issue of Breathe now available online

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on systemic diseases involving the lung and includes articles on paediatric respiratory aspects of rheumatological diseases and systemic vasculitides, and the challenges of diagnosis and management of connective tissue disease-induced pleuritis. Click here to read the introductory editorial from Chief Editor Claudia Dobler or visit breathe.ersjournals.com to browse the table of contents.

Open position: ERJ Open Research Chief Editor

ERS is looking for its next Chief Editor of ERJ Open Research. ERJ Open Research is an open-access original research journal that aims to publish high-quality work in all fields of respiratory science and medicine, covering basic science, clinical translational science and clinical medicine. The current Chief Editor, Professor Alyn Morice, and his editorial board will complete their mandate in December 2021. It is anticipated that the next Editor will shadow the current editorial team from mid-2021, assuming full responsibility in January 2022. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline of 19 February 2021. Access the full job description and find out how to apply.

Open position: European Respiratory Review Chief Editor

ERS has begun the search for the next Chief Editor of the European Respiratory Review. The European Respiratory Review is an open-access review journal, publishing state-of-the-art reviews, updates, meeting proceedings, editorials and correspondence on current topical issues in respiratory medicine, science and surgery. The current Chief Editor, Professor Yochai Adir, and his editorial board will complete their mandate in December 2021. It is anticipated that the next Editor will shadow the current editorial team from mid-2021, assuming full responsibility in January 2022. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline of 19 February, 2021. Access the full job description and find out how to apply.

New podcast: Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease

In latest ERS Monograph podcast, Dr Sheila Ramjug (member of the ERS Monograph Editorial Board) interviews Guest Editor Dr Johanna Feary and contributing author Professor Mohamed Jeebhay about the latest ERS Monograph on Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease. In an interesting and thought-provoking discussion, Johanna and Mohamed share the reasons for their personal interest in the field, as well as their "must-read" Monograph chapters. They also consider weighty issues, such as gender balance in the workplace and its effect, old and new agents causing disease and whether diagnosis of occupational lung disease is improving. Click here to listen to the podcast and visit ersbookshop.com to order your print copy of Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease.

ERS Bookshop January sale

The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and selected ERS Monographs, including Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis, Severe Asthma, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.