ERJ pick of the week

Pulmonary ischaemia–reperfusion injury accounts for significant morbidity after lung transplant but has no known medical therapies. This study identified a critical role for the natural killer cell co-receptor CD94 in mouse and human lung transplant.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Bookshop restocked following ERS Congress

After some ERS Publications titles sold out at the recent ERS Congress in Vienna, the online bookshop has now been fully restocked. The Bookshop was an integral part of this year's ERS Congress World Village, and the ERS Publications team was delighted to see and speak to so many readers, authors and editors, and introduce Congress attendees to recently published titles.

Browse ERS Monographs | Browse ERS Handbooks

ERJ Podcast: the ERS Congress 2024

In the latest European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) Podcast, Chief Editor James Chalmers and Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interview section editor Marc Humbert and Pamela McShane (University of Texas) about articles presented at the ERS Congress.

Listen now | Browse the latest issue of the ERJ

Curbside Consult: latest episode now available

The latest episode of Curbside Consult is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode, hosts Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly discuss sarcoidosis with Professor Carlos Robalo Cordeiro, a past ERS President and Head of the Pneumology Department at Coimbra University Hospital, Portugal.

Watch the episode | Order your copy of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis

Bookshop restocked following ERS Congress

After some ERS Publications titles sold out at the recent ERS Congress in Vienna, the online bookshop has now been fully restocked. The Bookshop was an integral part of this year's ERS Congress World Village, and the ERS Publications team was delighted to see and speak to so many readers, authors and editors, and introduce Congress attendees to recently published titles.

Browse ERS Monographs | Browse ERS Handbooks

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Two models with improved ability to predict postoperative pulmonary complications in patients scheduled for lung re-section surgery may improve preoperative algorithms, as they stratify risk based on more relevant parameters.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the August issue. Their selection includes original articles on benralizumab for allergic asthma, and low smoking exposure and the development and prognosis of COPD. They also highlight the European Respiratory Society statement on preschool wheezing disorders and a review article on phenotypes in pulmonary hypertension.

Access the Chief Editors' full list 
Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the the most highly regarded respiratory journal in Europe

Lung Health Matters podcast

Episode one of the new Lung Health Matters podcast series is now available. The series looks at the important work the European Respiratory Society (ERS) does to advocate for better respiratory health at EU level and beyond. The first episode is hosted by Professor Barbara Hoffmann (ERS Advocacy Council Chair), who is joined by Professor Monika Gappa (ERS Past President) and Professor Marielle Pijnenburg to discuss the topic of childhood respiratory care.

Listen to the episode | Order your copy of Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

ERJ podcast: Titration of anti-IL-5 biologics in severe asthma

As part of its August issue, the European Respiratory Journal presents the latest in its series of podcasts. Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interviews Marianne Baastrup Soendergaard (Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark) about the OPTIMAL study: an open-label randomised controlled trial of titration of anti-interleukin-5 biologic therapy in severe asthma.

Listen to the podcast | Browse the ERJ August issue

Care and transitional recommendations for TEF

On 8 October, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on "Care and transitional recommendations for the respiratory complications of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula". Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare congenital anomaly with long-term respiratory and gastrointestinal sequelae. The International Esophageal Atresia Association recently published care recommendations on the management of patients with TEF, and consensus guidelines on the transitioning of youth with TEF to medical care. This session will review these recommendations.

Register for the webinar | Order your copy of Transition of Respiratory: from Child to Adult

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Adherence to therapy is a complex interplay of multiple factors with significant impact on clinical outcomes. This is the first comprehensive review evaluating the evidence and challenges surrounding such adherence interventions in bronchiectasis.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

Abstract and clinical case submission open for Sleep and Breathing 2025

This call for abstracts and clinical cases is an opportunity to present your work at the largest pan-European meeting of its kind, which offers an integrated approach to the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Sleep and Breathing Conference will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 10-12 April 2025.

Submit your work | Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

 "COPD in the 21st Century", "Digital Respiratory Healthcare" and "Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System" are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as "Pulmonary Rehabilitation", "Eosinophilic Lung Diseases" and "Bronchiectasis". Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

Access the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest work published in the journal, you'll find original research articles on: the epidemiology of patients with severe asthma in Japan; new models for prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications in lung resection; and telemedical management of symptomatic COVID-19 outpatients. 

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Lung Transplantation, Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis, Asthma and Pulmonary Hypertension. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERS Lung Science Conference: registration and abstract submission open

Registration and abstract submission are now open for the ERS Lung Science Conference (LSC) 2025, which will take place in Estoril, Portugal, and online. The 23rd LSC will take place 20-23 March with a theme of "Repairing the lung: from single cells and tissue organisation to regenerative therapy". The event is a showcase for cutting-edge research and its translation into clinical solutions; it is an ideal opportunity for budding researchers looking to boost their career.

Register now | Submit your abstract | Order the ERS Monograph on Lung Stem Cells

ERR pick of the week

There is large heterogeneity in the interpretive strategies to identify limitations to exercise with cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). To provide a framework for objective and consistent CPET interpretation, there is a need for standardisation of CPET interpretation.

Read the pick of the week | Submit your manuscript to the European Respiratory Review 

Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review article provides an overview of medical pleurodesis techniques, their indications and potential adverse effects. It examines various nonsurgical techniques for managing pleural effusions and pneumothorax.

Read the article | Submit your manuscript to Breathe

The ERS Congress Bookshop is now open

Visit the ERS Congress Bookshop in Hall A of the RX Wien GmbH in Vienna and get your hands on the latest books. You'll find the latest ERS Monographs on "COVID-19: An Update", "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" and "COPD in the 21st Century". You'll also find popular bestsellers such as the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine, Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and Monographs on "Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System", "Complex Breathlessness" and "Lung Diseases and Cancer". See you there!

ERJ pick of the week

The mortality rate of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is on the rise across Europe. Considerable differences exist among countries. Currently, more than 17,000 deaths from IPF are recorded each year in Europe, with a high probability of underestimation.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the August issue. Their selection includes original articles on the titration of anti-IL-5 biologics in severe asthma, and the relation of airway IL-1beta to disease severity and mucociliary function in bronchietasis. They also highlight the European Respiratory Society statement on transition of care in childhood interstitial lung diseases.

Access the Chief Editors' full list 
Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the the most highly regarded respiratory journal in Europe

ERS Early Career Editorial Team mentoring programme open to applications

The European Respiratory Journal, European Respiratory Review and ERJ Open Research are currently inviting applications for the Early Career Editorial Team mentoring programme. The programme will run for 2 years from November 2024 to the end of October 2026 and aims to provide researchers in the field of respiratory medicine with experience of editorial board work and increase engagement in scientific and medical publishing.

Find out more

"COVID-19: An Update" – now available

The latest ERS Monograph on "COVID-19: An update" has now been published. Bringing together a truly international group of experts, this Monograph covers areas such as: long-term sequelae in airway disease, in interstitial lung disease, and in the immunocompromised; therapeutics in the community, in hospital and in the ICU; and the pathophysiology and management of long COVID.

Access the Monograph online | Order your print copy

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

"COPD in the 21st Century", "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" and "Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System" are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as "Clinical Exercise Testing", "Anti-infectives and the Lung" and "Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases". Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Oscillometry is quicker to perform and provokes fewer symptoms than spirometry in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

"COVID-19: An Update" – now available

The latest ERS Monograph on "COVID-19: An update" has now been published. Bringing together a truly international group of experts, this Monograph covers areas such as: long-term sequelae in airway disease, in interstitial lung disease, and in the immunocompromised; therapeutics in the community, in hospital and in the ICU; and the pathophysiology and management of long COVID.

Access the Monograph online | Order your print copy

Breathe: pick of the week

Imaging is pivotal in diagnosing pneumonia, with chest radiographs, lung ultrasound and computed tomography each offering unique benefits and limitations. Recognising specific radiological patterns is helpful for identifying pathogens and guiding treatment.

Read the article | Submit your manuscript to Breathe

Challenging cases in pulmonary vascular diseases

On 27 August, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on "Challenging cases in pulmonary vascular diseases". Discussant Anton Vonk Noordegraaf and panellists Robin Condliffe and Esther Jeritza Nossent will consider the most challenging cases in the field, with the aim of helping attendees learn how to manage them.

Register now | Order your print copy of Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System

ERJ pick of the week

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who received benralizumab in a real-world setting had substantially improved clinical outcomes, irrespective of prior biologic use and key clinical characteristics, including atopic status and exhaled nitric oxide fraction. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

New episode of Time to Breathe now available

A new episode of Time to Breathe is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this short video discussion, ERS E-learning Director Emer Kelly is joined by Helmut Prosch, of the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, to discuss the Breathe article "Imaging in pulmonary infections of immunocompetent adult patients".

Curbside Consult: bronchoscopy for peripheral lesions

In the latest episode of Curbside Consult, Sean Gaine and Emer Kelly are joined by Amanda Dandanell Juul of Odense University Hospital, Denmark, and Mohammed Munavvar of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, UK. The panel give their expert opinion on peripheral nodules, including diagnostic procedures, best clinical practice and potential treatment. The experts discuss the case of a 57-year-old male with a 1.5-cm peripheral nodule in the right upper lobe.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of Interventional Pulmonology

Opportunities and challenges for digital respiratory technologies

On 20 August, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on "Opportunities and challenges for digital respiratory technologies throughout the lifespan". Speakers David Drummond, Job F.M. van Boven and Catharina C. Moor will present on the following topics: "Children, adolescents and machines: is digital respiratory care the solution?"; "Adults and machines: implementation of digital care for adults"; and "Older adults and machines: are digital respiratory technologies friend or foe?"

Register now | Order your print copy of Digital Respiratory Healthcare

ERJ podcast: smoking, vaping and SARS-CoV-2

In the latest episode of the ERJ podcast, Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Rachel Bowsher (Toxicology Department, UK Health Security Agency, Chilton, and Pharmacology Section, St George's University of London, London, UK) about a study that uses novel methodology to demonstrate that smoking and vaping alter genes related to mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility and severity. 

Listen now

ERS publishes statement on benign pleural effusion

The "ERS Statement on Benign Pleural Effusions in Adults" is now available in the European Respiratory Journal. The publication is accompanied by a new episode of Guidelines in Focus, in which ERS Guidelines Working Group member Dr Pieter Goeminne is joined by Statement Early Career Chair Dr Anand Sundaralingam to discuss the new statement.

Read the statement in full | Watch the Guidelines in Focus episode

ERJ pick of the week

Early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is critical for effective treatment and management. The PH-EDA is a noninvasive, ECG-based algorithm that has the potential to accelerate the diagnosis and management of patients with PH. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Access the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest work published in the journal, you'll find original research articles on the heritability of cough across two generations, symptom burden and its associations with clinical characteristics in patients with COPD, and the modified blood cell GAP model as a prognostic biomarker in IPF. There's also a mini-review on cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy and vestibular areflexia syndrome. 

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

ERS publishes statement on benign pleural effusions in adults

The "ERS Statement on Benign Pleural Effusions in Adults" is now available in the European Respiratory Journal. The publication is accompanied by a new episode of Guidelines in Focus, in which ERS Guidelines Working Group member Dr Pieter Goeminne is joined by Statement Early Career Chair Dr Anand Sundaralingam to discuss the new statement.

Read the statement in full | Watch the Guidelines in Focus episode

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COVID-19: An Update (pre-order now and receive a €10 discount), Lung Transplantation, Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis and Asthma. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

An update on PH associated with ILD

In the latest episode of the Coffee Talk discussion series, on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Professor Vincent Cottin meets with Dr Lucilla Piccari to discuss the latest updates in pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System

Diagnosis and management of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis have now been published in the European Respiratory Journal. The guidelines are accompanied by a new episode of Guidelines in Focus, in which Maria Molina Molina discusses the publication with Elisabeth Bendstrup, Co-Chair of the Task force that produced the latest guidelines.

Read the guidelines in full | Watch the Guidelines in Focus episode

ERJ Open Research pick of the week

Hypercapnia is not excluded with normal oximetry in neuromuscular disease (NMD) patients and may be due to an elevated respiratory quotient. This has implications in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory insufficiency in NMD patients with oximetry alone.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

Data science, artificial intelligence and low coding AI

On 7 August, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on "Data science, artificial intelligence, and low coding AI for every respiratory professional". Chaired by Sara Cuevas Ocaña, and with Michael Gerckens and Vitalii Poberezhets as speakers, this webinar is one of a series of activities linked to the upcoming ERS Congress theme "Humans and machines: getting the balance right". 

Register now | Order your print copy of Digital Respiratory Healthcare

COVID-19: An Update – pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on "COVID-19: An Update" is now available to pre-order. This Monograph brings together a truly international group of experts to consider areas such as: long-term sequelae in airway disease, interstitial lung disease, and in the immunocompromised; therapeutics in the community, in hospital and in the ICU; and the pathophysiology and management of long COVID. 

Pre-order your print copy before 18 August and receive a €10 discount 

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and COPD in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Clinical Exercise Testing, Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERJ pick of the week

This European Respiratory Journal Advances article summarises the latest developments in the rapidly advancing field of interventional bronchoscopy. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COVID-19: An Update (pre-order now and receive a €10 discount), Lung Transplantation, Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis and Asthma. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

New episode of Time to Breathe now available

A new episode of Time to Breathe is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode, ERS E-learning Director Dr Emer Kelly is joined by Dr Jayesh Mahendra Bhatt, of the Nottingham Children's Hospital, to discuss the Breathe article: "Why and how should children be protected from the deluge of vaping related media and marketing overexposure?"

Watch the episode | Access the Breathe article

Access the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest work published in the journal, you'll find original research on: differences of ventilatory muscle recruitment and work of breathing in COPD and ILD during exercise; maternal snus use in pregnancy and infant lung function; and heart rate characteristics as a predictor of mortality risk in preterm infants. You'll also find review articles on high-flow nasal therapy and lung ultrasound elastography. 

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

"COVID-19: An Update" – pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on "COVID-19: An Update" is now available to pre-order. This Monograph brings together a truly international group of experts to consider areas such as: long-term sequelae in airway disease, interstitial lung disease, and in the immunocompromised; therapeutics in the community, in hospital and in the ICU; and the pathophysiology and management of long COVID. 

Pre-order your print copy before 17 May and receive a €10 discount 

ERR pick of the week

Bronchiectasis is a heterogeneous disease with multiple causes and a highly variable clinical presentation. Biomarkers and the identification of endotypes hold promise in guiding clinical care and therapy. This review examines the evidence for biomarkers.

Read the pick of the week | Submit your manuscript to the European Respiratory Review 

ERJ pick of the week

This ERS task force report provides recommendations on symptom management in adults with serious respiratory illness, including multicomponent services, graded exercise therapy, fan therapy, breathing techniques, supplemental oxygen, opioids and needs assessment.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERJ podcast: inhaled treprostinil in PH associated with COPD

In the latest episode of the ERJ podcast, Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interviews Steven D. Nathan about the PERFECT study, which showed that inhaled treprostinil does not demonstrate a positive risk–benefit ratio in favour of treatment in pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with COPD.

Listen now

ERS statement: pre-school wheezing disorders

The "ERS statement on preschool wheezing disorders: updated definitions, knowledge gaps, and proposed future research directions" provides updated recommendations on diagnosis, management and future research priorities in preschool wheezing disorder. 

Read the statement in full

Latest Monograph podcast: COPD in the 21st Century

The new ERS Monograph podcast on COPD in the 21st Century is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. Guest Editors Peter M.A. Calverley and James P. Allinson join Dorina Esendagli to discuss COPD's increasing incidence and mortality, improvements in diagnosis, and the enhancement of care through greater personalisation.

Listen now | Order your print copy of COPD in the 21st Century

ERS statement: transition of care in chILD

The ERS statement on transition of care in childhood interstitial lung diseases (chILD) provides a review of the literature and current practice concerning transition of care in chILD. Publication of the statement is accompanied by a new episode of Guidelines in Focus, in which ERS Guidelines Director Professor Andrew Bush is joined by Professor Petr Pohunek to discuss the new statement. 

Read the statement
Watch Guidelines in Focus
Order your print copy of Transition of Care

ERJ pick of the week

Progress made in the field of pleural medicine involves minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating patients, with a focus on patient-centred outcomes 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the June issue. Their selection includes original articles on the use of oral prednisone for cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation treatment and the application of inhaled treprostinil in pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD. They also highlight the European Respiratory Society clinical practice guideline on symptom management for adults with serious respiratory illness.

Access the Chief Editors' full list 
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AI in respiratory failure

On 9 July, ERS will host a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) in respiratory failure. Chaired by Professor João Carlos Winck and Dr Ana Cysneiros, the webinar will explore the role of AI in respiratory failure, a hot topic which aligns with this year's ERS Congress theme – "Humans and machines: getting the balance right". 

Register now | Order your print copy of Digital Respiratory Healthcare

Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review presents the complex interplay of factors influencing exercise limitations and physical inactivity, and how clinicians can address these to improve management of these treatable traits in COPD.

Read the article | Submit your manuscript to Breathe

ERS Congress: early bird discount ends soon

Early bird registration for the ERS Congress 2024 ends on 3 July. Across its 5-day schedule, the ERS Congress presents the very latest in respiratory medicine and science and offers unrivalled opportunities for networking and relationship building. The early bird discount applies to both ERS members and non-members and is available for onsite and online registration.

Register now and benefit from significant saving on the standard rate

ERJ calls for papers on aging and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERJ pick of the week

Progress made in the field of pleural medicine involves minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating patients, with a focus on patient-centred outcomes 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review presents the complex interplay of factors influencing exercise limitations and physical inactivity, and how clinicians can address these to improve management of these treatable traits in COPD.

Read the article | Submit your manuscript to Breathe

ERS Congress: early bird discount ends soon

Early bird registration for the ERS Congress 2024 ends on 3 July. Across its 5-day schedule, the ERS Congress presents the very latest in respiratory medicine and science and offers unrivalled opportunities for networking and relationship building. The early bird discount applies to both ERS members and non-members and is available for onsite and online registration.

Register now and benefit from significant saving on the standard rate

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

New ERS Journal Impact Factors released

In the latest update of Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports, the ERS journals have updated Journal Impact Factors. The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is ranked fourth in the respiratory system category, with an Impact Factor of 16.6. The Impact Factor of ERJ Open Research is now 4.3, bringing it into the JIF quartile Q1 for the first time. The European Respiratory Review's (ERR's) Impact Factor has seen an increase to 9.0, and Breathe has also experienced an increase to 2.3. ERS is grateful to all authors, reviewers and editors who continue to contribute to the success of the ERS's publishing programme.

Visit the websites of ERJ, ERR, ERJ Open Research and Breathe

ERJ pick of the week

This randomised controlled trial did not demonstrate any clinical benefit of adjuvant prednisone in people with cystic fibrosis not responding to antibiotic treatment for a pulmonary exacerbation. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

AI for clinical assessment, epidemiological prediction and telemedicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) played, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to play an important role in medical assessment, imaging, epidemic prediction, epidemiology spread, treatment development and telemedicine, particularly in primary care. In this webinar, Dr Silvia Ingala, Dr Om Prakash Kurmi and Dr Isaac Cano present data and discuss their personal experiences with AI and the COVID-19 pandemic, and raise important points for the future.

Watch the webinar | Order your copy of Digital Respiratory Healthcare

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERS/EACTS/ESTS guidelines on spontaneous pneumonthorax

The joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumonthorax are now available online in the European Respiratory Journal. This update of an ERS task force statement provides a concise, comprehensive updated of the literature base.

Access the guidelines

ERS Congress programme available now

The ERS Congress 2024 programme is now ready to view online. This year's schedule includes popular features such as abstract and case-based sessions, skills workshops, postgraduate courses, early career professional sessions and the exciting Wednesday special programme on the event's final day. Please note that at this stage, the programme remains subject to change, but information is available for the majority of sessions.

View the programme | Register for the Congress

ERJ pick of the week

Higher blood eosinophil count is associated with faster decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 second among individuals without lung disease, independent of smoking status, suggesting that blood eosinophil counts contribute to the risk of faster lung function decline. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Curbside Consult: CPET in pulmonary disease

The latest episode of Curbside Consult is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode, Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly discuss cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in pulmonary disease with Professor Pierantonio Laveneziana of Sorbonne University (Paris, France).

Watch the episode | Order your copy of Clinical Exercise Testing

Access the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find original articles on atrophic and non-atrophic COPD and digital technologies in bronchiectasis physiothearpy services, and research letters on the use of the Lung Flute ECO to assist sputum collection in TB and prematurity-associated lung disease. 

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

Submit your proposal for an ERS task force

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is now accepting submissions for ERS task force proposals. The call provides an opportunity for groups of ERS members to receive funding for the development of clinical practice guidelines, statements and technical standards – important documents that contribute to refining medical care and improving patient experience.

Find out more and submit | Learn about ongoing proposals

ERJ podcast: spontaneous pneumothorax

In the latest European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) podcast, Chief Editor Professor James Chalmers interviews Dr Steven Walker about the joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumothorax.

Listen to the podcast | Access the guidelines

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

Breathe: Lung Imaging

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on imaging, with review articles looking at imaging of pleural disease, imaging of acute and chronic pulmonary thromboembolic disease, imaging in pulmonary infections of immunocompetent adult patients and new developments in the imaging of lung cancer. The landmark papers in respiratory medicine article focuses on the role of the PIOPED II study in establishing CTPA as the gold standard for pulmonary embolism diagnosis. 

Browse the full table of contents

Transition of Respiratory Care – now available

The latest ERS Monograph on "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" has now been published. Opening with chapters that discuss health inequalities, adolescent psychology and treatment adherence, the book goes on to cover specific respiratory diseases and the requirements of their adolescent subjects. Readers will find this Monograph a useful and interesting insight into adolescent health.

Access the Monograph online | Order your print copy

ERJ pick of the week

Type 2 airway inflammation in COPD is different than that in severe asthma. There are several very promising therapeutic targets in this pathway to improve health outcomes of patients living with COPD. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the May issue. Alongside original articles on the gut–lung axis, gasdermin B, and the association of blood eosinophil counts and FEV1 decline, their selection also includes the joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumothorax.

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Challenging cases in ILD

On 2 May, ERS held a webinar on "Challenging cases in interstitial lung disease: solving mysteries". You can watch this fascinating discussion about a real-life case on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

Watch now | Order your print copy of Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Childhood respiratory health – a European Parliament debate

Professor Monika Gappa, the President of the European Respiratory Society, recently led a European Parliament debate on childhood respiratory health. Co-hosted by MEP Patrizia Toia and MEP Romana Jerkovi, the event welcomed policymakers, stakeholders in respiratory healthcare and other interested parties to hear about five key areas: the importance of respiratory health in early childhood; the impact of health inequalities on respiratory health; the challenges in availability and accessibility of medicines; the urgent need for collaborative actions; and the role of awareness and research.

Watch expert interviews from the event | Order your print copies of Inequalities in Respiratory Health
and Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

AI and digital technology

On 6 May, ERS held a panel discussion on "AI and digital technology: transforming patient/professional relationships for better or worse?" You can watch this highly topical discussion again on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

Watch now | Order your print copy of Digital Respiratory Healthcare

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

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OSA and dentofacial orthopaedics

On 11 June 2024, Professor Karen Spruyt and Professor Stijn Verhulst will chair an ERS webinar entitled "At the crossroads of obstructive sleep apnoea and dentofacial orthopaedics: exploring research avenues and clinical interventions in childhood." The webinar will delve into the intricate relationship between orthodontic interventions and respiratory functions, which are intricately linked with facial development in childhood. It will discuss the efficacy of orthodontic treatment, will consider morbidity associated with obstructive sleep apnoea and will highlight future clinical and research priorities. 

Register for the webinar | Order your copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

ERS Congress 2024: early bird discount

Early bird discounted fees are currently available for the ERS Congress, which is being held 7–11 September in Vienna, Austria, and online. By attending the Congress, you will enjoy 5 days of the very latest updates in respiratory medicine and science, as well as an unrivalled opportunity to network and build relationship. The early bird discount ends on 3 July 2024. Early registration is advised – onsite space may sell out.

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ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERR pick of the week

This scoping review highlights the need for standardised definitions of subclinical tuberculosis. Variability in definitions affects prevalence estimates. Subclinical tuberculosis was more common in high-burden areas, in community settings and among immunocompetent individuals.

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Breathe pick of the week

 

Imaging plays a central role in diagnosing and managing fibrosing lung diseases. A methodical evaluation of high-resolution computed tomography is critical for identifying various lung fibroses:

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