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

Latest Monograph podcast - Digital Respiratory Healthcare

"Digital transformation is already happening. It's not a question of if, but how."

The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of digital healthcare forever. The respiratory field is at the forefront of this change, putting it in the exciting position of shaping the future use of digital care. In this podcast, Dorina Esendagli (from the ERS Monograph Editorial Board) talks to Guest Editors Vitalii Poberezhets and Hilary Pinnock about their issue of the Monograph, addressing the applications and safety of technology, the uses of big data and data protection, digital healthcare for patient self-management and remote supervision, and avoiding healthcare inequity.

Listen to the podcast | Order your print copy of the Monograph 

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – a 30-day campaign to improve knowledge about the disease and the impact it has on those affected. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis ordered before 1 May.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on sarcoidosis

Guidelines in Focus

In the latest episode of Guidelines in Focus, Professor Federica Meloni talks to Dr Saskia Bos, Co-Chair of the Task Force who authored the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) clinical practice guideline on treatment of pulmonary chronic graft-versus-host diseases in adults.

Watch the interview | Read the Guidelines in full

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

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

The Transition of Respiratory Care - pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" is now available to pre-order. Covering areas such as health inequalities, obesity, psychology and treatment adherence, this Monograph will provide a comprehensive overview of the difficulties of and areas to consider in the transition of respiratory care. 

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

ERJ pick of the week

Epithelial dysfunction is a key contributor to asthma pathology. This review considers the clinical manifestations of asthma, their pathophysiological mechanisms, and the impact of current and future therapies in the context of airway epithelial disruption. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Registration opens for the ERS Congress 2024

Registration is now open for the ERS Congress 2024, which will be held on 7–11 September in Vienna, Austria, and online. This year's Congress will feature a 5-day programme covering the latest updates in respiratory medicine, science and research – including the return of the popular Wednesday special programme on the event's final day. Onsite space in Vienna may sell out so early registration is advised. An early bird discount is available until 3 July.

Register here

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – a 30-day campaign to improve knowledge about the disease and the impact it has on those affected. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis ordered before 1 May.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on sarcoidosis

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find Congress highlights from the ERS Assemblies of: Sleep Disordered Breathing; Airway Diseases; Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation; Allied Respiratory Professionals; and Interstitial Lung Diseases. The issue also includes the START CARE study protocol and original articles on chronic cough, lung cancer and dyspnoea.

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

ERJ podcast: Long COVID

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) presents the latest in its series of podcasts. In this episode, Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interviews Associate Editor Joan Soriano about long COVID, which is the subject of a series of articles in the March and April issues of the ERJ.

Listen now

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

Quantitative computed tomography software has huge potential to develop imaging biomarkers to improve the management of fibrosing interstitial lung diseases, but optimising their adoption will require technical and societal challenges to be addressed.

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

ERS Publications Peer Reviewer Awards: ERJOR and Breathe

ERJ Open Research and Breathe are voluntarily reviewed. Each year, ERS journals present awards in special recognition of reviewers who have made an important contribution to supporting the journal.

Find out about this year's ERJOR and Breathe awardees

ERJ podcast: beetroot juice and cardiovascular risk in COPD

The latest European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) podcast is out now on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode, Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interviews Nick Hopkinson about his study, which shows consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice reduces cardiovascular risk factors in people living with COPD.

Listen now

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – a 30-day campaign to improve knowledge about the disease and the impact it has on those affected. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis ordered before 1 May.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on sarcoidosis 

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the March issue. As well as the ERS/EBMT clinical practice guidelines on treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease, their selection includes several original articles on long COVID. These studies discuss: cluster analysis to identify phenotypes of the disease; establishing core outcome measurements for research and clinical practice; and extensive acute and sustained changes to neutrophil proteomes.

Access the Chief Editors' full list 
Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the the most highly regarded respiratory journal in Europe
List to the ERJ Podcast on long COVID

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 Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Severe Asthma. 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 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

Surgery represents a key element in the multidisciplinary management of lung cancer. Surgical aspects such as operability, resectability, surgical access and extent of resection are important and should be learned by all nonsurgical members of the multidisciplinary team 

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

In memoriam: Professor Tobias Welte

Professors Monika Gappa, Klaus Rabe and James Chalmers have paid tribute to Professor Tobias Welte, who passed away on Sunday 10 March. Professor Welte was a visionary in the field of respiratory health and a cherished colleague and friend.

Read the full in memoriam article

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – a 30-day campaign to improve knowledge about the disease and the impact it has on those affected. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Sarcoidosis ordered before 1 May.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on sarcoidosis

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine, COVID-19: An Update and Lung Transplantation. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

Guidelines in Focus

In the latest instalment of Guidelines in Focus, Professor Federica Meloni talks to Dr Saskia Bos, Co-Chair of the Task Force who authored the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) clinical practice guideline on the treatment of pulmonary chronic graft-versus-host disease in adults.

Watch now | Access the guidelines

Breathe pick of the week

Acute and chronic pulmonary thromboembolic disease are entities with distinct imaging features that need to be recognised to ensure appropriate treatment.

Read the article in full | Submit to Breathe

Latest ERJ podcast

As part of its February issue, the European Respiratory Journal presents the latest in its series of podcasts. In this episode, Deputy Chief Editor Don Sin interviews Nick Hopkinson about his study that shows that consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice reduces cardiovascular risk factors in people living with COPD.

Listen now | Access the ERJ article

Respiratory oscillometry in paediatric applications

On 9 April, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the Pan Africa Thoracic Society (PATS) will hold a joint webinar on respiratory oscillometry in paediatric applications. Chaired by Professor Refiloe Masekela, Dr Anna Lavizzari and Dr Emanuela Zannin, the webinar will cover: measurement apparatus; input signal; results reporting; reference values; clinical significance in different paediatric lung diseases; respiratory oscillometry for bronchodilator response testing; and respiratory oscillometry for bronchial challenge testing.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine | Read the Technical Standard for respiratory oscillometry

Breathe: Lung imaging

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on imaging, with review articles looking at imaging of pleural disease and imaging of acute and chronic pulmonary thromboembolic disease. 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

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

Community engagement in TB action

On 28 March, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on community engagement in TB action. The webinar will be divided into two parts: the first half will feature lectures given by the speakers, Dr Paul Sommerfeld and Dr Lucica Ditiu; the second half will feature an open discussion, moderated by the Chairs, Professor Christoph Lange and Professor Raquel Duarte, giving the opportunity for participants to share perspectives on the topics presented and/or pose questions to the speakers.

Register now | Order your print copy of The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century – order before 7April to receive a €10 discount  

World TB Day

Sunday 24 March is World TB Day, an annual event to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century ordered before 7 April.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on tuberculosis

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 Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. 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

In smokers aged 40–49 years, centrilobular emphysema and the airway/lung size ratio on computed tomography were independently associated with low respiratory function, one of the key factors leading to the future development of COPD.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

World TB Day

Sunday 24 March is World TB Day, an annual event to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century ordered before 7 April.

Order your copy and receive a €10 discount 
Listen to the ERS Monograph podcast on tuberculosis

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine, COVID-19: An Update and Lung Transplantation. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERS Publications peer reviewer awards

The European Respiratory Journal and European Respiratory Review are voluntarily reviewed. Each year, ERS journals present awards in special recognition of reviewers who have made an important contribution to supporting the journal every year. Congratulations to those who received an award.

ERJ 2023 awardees | ERR 2023 awardees

ERJ calls for research papers ahead of ERS Congress

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) and the New England Journal of Medicine will again host a collaborative session during the upcoming ERS Congress 2024, showcasing the latest research highlights from each journal. In preparation for this session, the ERJ is calling for high-quality research papers to be submitted. The deadline to submit is 30 April 2024.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

In memory of Professor Tobias Welte

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Professor Tobias Welte on 9 March 2024. Tobias was a true member of the ERS family – contributing to the Society from its inception in many important roles, including ERS President, ERS Monograph Chief Editor, and long-serving member of the European Respiratory Journal and European Respiratory Review editorial boards. He was a great man, he had a clear vision and he gave so very much to respiratory medicine. May he rest in peace.

ERJ Open Research pick of the week

This study presents the prevalence, clinical characteristics and associated outcomes of 3183 patients diagnosed with COPD, pre-COPD or PRISm in a global, real-life practice setting in the NOVELTY cohort.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

ERS Clinical Practice Guideline on palliative care for COPD or ILD

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) recently brought together an expert panel to discuss the ERS Guideline: "Palliative care for people with chronic obstructive lung disease or interstitial lung disease". The webinar covered topics such as: what palliative care is; when to start palliative care; the use of advance care planning in COPD and ILD; informal caregiver involvement; and how to implement a palliative care approach for people with severe COPD or ILD.

Watch the recorded webinar | Access the ERS Guidelines

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find original research on: the association between upper and lower respiratory disease among patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia; real-world walking cadence in people with COPD; and the association of plant-based and vegetarian diets with reduced OSA risk. The issue also includes research letters on: the qualitative assessment of sensations and triggers in chronic cough; and home sleep studies in children with neurodisabilities.

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

Latest Monograph podcast – Tuberculosis

 "We have to continue the investment in TB control and in TB research if we want to get rid of this long-standing foe of humanity"

Guest Editors Alberto García-Basteiro and Füsun Öner Eyüboglu join Dorina Esendagli (the ERS Monograph's Early Career Representative) to discuss their Monograph The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century. In an in-depth conversation, they cover: key and updated areas in the book; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB global care; subclinical and latent TB infection; and new recommendations regarding treatment duration. Both Alberto and Füsun clearly demonstrate how, with continued investment and ongoing research, TB control can succeed.

Listen to the podcast | Order your print copy of the Monograph 

DILD and systemic diseases

The latest instalment in the webinar series "The Drugs and Lungs - Liaisons Dangereuses" looks at the signs and symptoms of drug-induced lung diseases (DILD). Taking place on 18 March, speakers Dr Pilar Rivera Ortega, Dr Puja Mehta and Dr Pierre-Antoine Juge will discuss drug-induced systemic conditions, drug-induced respiratory diseases in systemic and connective tissue disease, and methotrexate and the lung.

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

Update on lung cancer screening in Europe

The next ERS Vision Live panel discussion "Update on lung cancer screening in Europe" will take place on 19 March, exclusively on the ERS Respiratory Channel. This discussion, chaired by Dr Torsten Gerriet Blum and Professor Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko, will give an overview of lung cancer screening in Europe and will cover the Croatian lung cancer screening programme and women and lung cancer screening.

Register now | Order your print copy of Lung Diseases and Cancer

Rare Diseases Day: a holistic approach of ILDs in 2024

In support of Rare Disease Day, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) recently held a webinar "Rare Diseases Day: a holistic approach of ILDs in 2024". The webinar considered: which patients and relatives may benefit from genetic testing and clinical counselling; the diagnosis and therapeutic assessment of cystic lung disease; and the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients.

Watch recorded webinar
Order your copy of Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System – order before 11 March for a €10 discount

ERJ pick of the week

This European Respiratory Society/European Society of Intensive Care Medicine statement outlines a review of the literature and practice concerning the prevalence, clinical significance, diagnosis and management of dyspnoea, which is one of the most distressing experiences in critically ill mechanically ventilated adult patients.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERS appoints three new Chief Editors for its publications

ERS is pleased to announce the following new editorial appointments: Woo-Jung Song as the next ERJ Open Research Chief Editor, Rory E. Morty as the next European Respiratory Review Chief Editor, and Imran Sulaiman as the next Breathe Chief Editor.

Find out more

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the February issue. Their selection includes original articles on: the effect of oral nitrate supplementation on cardiovascular risk in COPD; and diminished airway host response in people with cystic fibrosis who experience frequent pulmonary exacerbations. The issue also features the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) statement on dyspnoea in acutely ill mechanically ventilated adult patients.

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

Latest Monograph podcast – Tuberculosis

 "We have to continue the investment in TB control and in TB research if we want to get rid of this long-standing foe of humanity"

Guest Editors Alberto García-Basteiro and Füsun Öner Eyüboglu join Dorina Esendagli (the ERS Monograph's Early Career Representative) to discuss their Monograph The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century. In an in-depth conversation, they cover: key and updated areas in the book; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB global care; subclinical and latent TB infection; and new recommendations regarding treatment duration. Both Alberto and Füsun clearly demonstrate how, with continued investment and ongoing research, TB control can succeed.

Listen to the podcast | Order your print copy of the Monograph 

ERJ Open Research seeking high-quality papers on chronic cough

In response to the continued challenge posed by chronic cough, ERJ Open Research is calling for new submissions relating to this field, particularly those addressing novel mechanisms and treatments of chronic refractory cough. Preference will be given to papers that are clinical trials, provide mechanistic insights or offer new knowledge on management, with fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2024.

Submit your paper

Breathe: pick of the week

Malignant pleural disease represents a growing healthcare burden, and is associated with disabling symptoms and limited life expectancy. This Breathe review gives an overview of its epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis, and key considerations for its management.

Read the article in full | Submit to Breathe

Rare Disease Day

Thursday 29 February is Rare Disease Day, an annual focal point that enables rare disease advocacy work to progress on a local, national and international level. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System ordered before 11 March.

Order your copy | Find out more about Rare Disease Day

New podcast: The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century

"We have to continue the investment in TB control and in TB research if we want to get rid of this long-standing foe of humanity"

Guest Editors Alberto García-Basteiro and Füsun Öner Eyüboglu join Dorina Esendagli (the ERS Monograph's Early Career Representative) to discuss their Monograph The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century. In an in-depth conversation, they cover: key and updated areas in the book; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB global care; subclinical and latent TB infection; and new recommendations regarding treatment duration. Both Alberto and Füsun clearly demonstrate how, with continued investment and ongoing research, TB control can succeed.

Listen to the podcast | Order your print copy of the Monograph 

COPD in the 21st Century – available now

The latest ERS Monograph on COPD in the 21st Century has now been published. This Monograph provides an up-to-date overview of what is happening in this exciting field, both at a basic and clinical level. Beginning, crucially, with the patient's perspective, the chapters that follow consider the best way to define COPD, changes in the disease's incidence and prevalence, and offer new insights into the role of the microbiome in COPD, advances in imaging and treatment options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Taken together, these chapters are an important contribution to the Monograph series and the COPD field in general. 

Access the Monograph online | Order your print copy

Breathe: Management of pleural disease

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on diagnosing and managing pleural disease, with review articles looking at diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions in resource-constrained settings and the tuberculous pleural effusion. The journal club focuses on trials investigating antimicrobial strategies and the use of oral corticosteroids in pleural infection.

Read the Chief Editor's introductory editorial | Browse the full table of contents

Rare Disease Day: a holistic approach of ILDs in 2024

In support of Rare Disease Day, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on 29 February entitled "Rare Diseases Day: a holistic approach of ILDs in 2024". The webinar will consider: which patients and relatives may benefit from genetic testing and clinical counselling; the diagnosis and therapeutic assessment of cystic lung disease; and the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients.

Register now | Order your copy of Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System (€10 discount until 11 March)

ERS President to lead paediatric respiratory healthcare discussion in European Parliament

On 5 March, ERS President Professor Monika Gappa will lead a discussion in the European  Parliament on the pressing topic of inequalities in paediatric respiratory healthcare. The event will present information in a number of key areas of childhood respiratory health. All interested stakeholders, including medical professionals, can request to attend this event, but please be aware that as this discussion will not be live streamed, places are limited and registration is not guaranteed.

Read more or request to attend | Order your print copy of Inequalities in Respiratory Health

ERJ pick of the week

Indwelling pleural catheters are not superior to chest drain and pleurodesis at improving quality of life in patients with malignant pleural effusion.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

ERJ podcast: The microbiome in early life and childhood asthma

In the latest European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) podcast episode, Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Early Career Editor Zhaozhong Zhu about the effects of the microbiome in early life on childhood asthma.

Listen to the episode | Access the ERJ

Curbside Consult: Pulmonary Hypertension

The latest episode of Curbside Consult is available now exclusively on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly discuss pulmonary hypertension with Professor Marc Humbert, a past ERS President and lead author of the ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Watch the episode

ERS experts join call for rapid action on clean air in Europe

Health groups including experts from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) urge immediate action on air quality in Europe. A deal between the European Parliament, Council and Commission on the European Union (EU) Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD) revision will soon be reached; experts warn that a delay in fully aligning the EU's AAQD with WHO air quality guidelines will cause more then 300,000 premature deaths and widen Europe's health inequality gap.

Read the full statement | Order your print copy of Inequalities in Respiratory Health |
Order your print copy of Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease

ERS Clinical Practice Guideline: palliative care for COPD or ILD

On 22 February, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar to discuss the ERS Clinical Practice Guildeline on palliative care for people with COPD or ILD. An expert panel will discuss when to start palliative care, the use of advance care planning, and implementing a palliative care approach for people with severe COPD or ILD. Attendees will gain an understanding of how a palliative care and patient-centred approach can be used in conjunction with disease-modifying therapies.

Register now | Read the ERS Clinical Practice Guideline

ERS updated position statement on novel nicotine and tobacco products

The statement maintains that the European Respiratory Society (ERS) cannot recommend "harm reduction" as a population-based strategy to reduce smoking and aid quitting, outlining that there is not sufficient evidence to support the tobacco industry's claim that the use of such products can indeed help to reduce tobacco harms, and that such claims are simply exploited by the tobacco industry for financial gain.

Read the statement in full | Order your print copy of Supporting Tobacco Cessation

ERS Congress 2024: abstract and clinical case deadline extended

The deadline to submit either an abstract or a clinical case has been extended to 22 February. Submit your work for the opportunity to be a part of the scientific and educational programme at the next ERS Congress in Vienna. 

Find out more: abstracts | Find out more: clinical cases

ERJ pick of the week

Pulmonary function testing, however useful for clinicians, is an evolving tool, and its interpretation is a difficult exercise that requires precision, open-mindedness and modesty.

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Journal club: Treatment adherence to inform treatment efficacy

On 21 February, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a joint webinar to discuss one of the most important publications of 2023 in the field of resiratory sleep medicine: "Adherence to CPAP treatment and the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events: a meta-analysis". Panelists Dr Manual Sánchez de la Torre, Dr Kelly Loeffler and Dr Doug McEvoy will discuss the new results showing the positive effect of CPAP treatment on obstructive sleep apnoea, and the major clinical implications these have for the field.

Register now | Read the study in JAMA | Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find original research on: home noninvasive ventilation in severe COPD; bronchodilator responsiveness in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia; and overnight desaturation in interstitial lung diseases. The issue also includes a review article on phenotypes and treatment outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension patients with comorbidities.

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

ERJ Editors' Choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the January issue. Their selection includes original articles on: single-cell transcriptomic analysis of human pleura; and sensory interventions to relieve dyspnoea in critically ill mechanically ventilated patients. The issue also features an Editorial from the Chief Editors, and an ERS technical standard on Global Lung Function Initiative reference values for exhaled nitric oxide fraction.

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

COPD in the 21st Century - pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on COPD in the 21st Century is now available to pre-order. This Monograph will provide an up-to-date overview of what is happening in this exciting field, both at a basic and a clinical level. 

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

Time to Breathe: Air quality and respiratory health in children

In the latest instalment in the Time to Breathe series, ERS E-learning Director Dr Emer Kelly is joined by Om P. Kurmi, of the Reserach Centre for Healthcare and Communities (Coventry, UK), to discuss the Breathe article "Air quality and respiratory health in children".

Watch the interview | Access the article in Breathe 

The microbiome in early lie and childhood asthma

As part of its January issue, the European Respiratory Journal presents the latest in its series of podcasts. Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Early Career Editor Zhaozhong Zhu about the effects of the microbiome in early life on childhood asthma.

Listen to the podcast | Access the ERJ

ERJ pick of the week

The Global Lung Function Initiative network has collated exhaled nitric oxide fraction (F_ENO) values at a flow rate of 50 mL·s^–1 from healthy individuals. Due to heterogeneity between sites and F_ENO devices, it was not possible to develop a single all-age reference equation. Further standardisation is required.

Read the ERS technical standard in full | Submit to the ERJ

Bronchiectasis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency – more than a coincidence

In the latest episode of Coffee Talk on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Dr Marc Miravitlles – Chair of ERS Clinical Research Collaboration EARCO – chats to Professor Robert A. Stockley, of University Hospital Birmingham, UK. The pair discuss alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, its role in respiratory disease and its relationship with bronchiectasis. 

Watch the episode | Order print copies of the Bronchietasis and AATD Monographs 

Time to Breathe: Holistic management of patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis

In the latest instalment of the Time to Breathe series, ERS e-Learning Director Dr Emer Kelly is joined by Guido Vagheggini (Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, Pisa, Italy) and Steve Jones (President of the European Pulmonary Fibrosis Federation (EU-PFF)) discuss the Breathe article: Holistic management of patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Watch the interview | Access the Breathe article in full

Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2024

On 15–17 February, the Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation (RFMV) Conference 2024 will be held in Berlin, Germany, and online. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with numerous experts in the field and meet peers from all over the world, and will benefit from interactive sessions, hands-on practical skills workshops and presentations of original research and case reports.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

ERJ Open Research seeking high-quality research papers on chronic cough

In response to the continued challenge posed by chronic cough, ERJ Open Research is calling for new submissions relating to this field, particularly those addressing novel mechanisms and treatments of chronic refractory cough. Preference will be given to papers that are clinical trials, provide mechanistic insights or offer new knowledge on management, with fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2024.

Submit your paper

ERJ research highlights: Early life influences on lung health

The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) has compiled a number of recently published research articles and editorial commentaries, bringing to light different aspects of pre-term birth effects on lung health and paediatric respiratory disease.

View the articles | Access the latest issue of the ERJ | Submit to the ERJ

Thank you to all our peer reviewers

The ERS publications are voluntarily reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of all those who reviewed manuscripts in 2023. View the 2023 list of peer reviewers for the European Respiratory Journal, the European Respiratory Review, ERJ Open Research, Breathe, the ERS Monograph and the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine.

World Cancer Day

Sunday 4 February is World Cancer Day. This year's event has the theme "Close the Care Gap", highlighting the need to prioritise cancer and create innovative strategies to confront health inequity. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monographs on Inequalities in Respiratory Health and Lung Diseases and Cancer ordered before 12 February.

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

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Nintedanib is used for the treatment of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD) with a broad range of underlying diagnoses and variation in disease severity at the point of initiation. Real-world data suggest an acceptable tolerability profile of nintedanib in PF-ILD.

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COPD in the 21st Century (order now and receive a €10 discount), Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine, COVID-19: An Update and Lung Transplantation. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

Breathe: Management of pleural disease

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on diagnosing and managing pleural disease, with review articles looking at diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions in resource-constrained settings and the tuberculous pleural effusion. The journal club focuses on trials investigating antimicrobial strategies and the use of oral corticosteroids in pleural infection.

Read the Chief Editor's introductory editorial | Browse the full table of contents

Challenging central sleep apnoea cases

On 6 Feburary 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a case-based webinar on challenging central sleep apnoea cases. This webinar will give attendees the opportunity to study real-life clinical cases that have different levels of difficulty and often require differential diagnosis. The perfect learning opportunity for pulmonologists, clinicians and trainees, this webinar is an ideal platform to exchange ideas with a panel of experts, including Dr Elisa Perger, Professor Winfried Randerath, Dr Sébastien Baillieul and Professor Maria R. Bonsignore.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

January sale – last chance to save

Don't miss out on the ERS Bookshop January sale. Order now and save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Supporting Tobacco Cessation, Acute Exacerbations of Pulmonary Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. Sale ends 31 January.

Breathe: pick of the week

Pleural fluid analysis is the gold standard for pleural infection diagnosis. Current management is by antibiotic therapy, therapeutic pleural aspirations, chest drains, intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy and surgery; the future includes targeted treatment by RAPID risk categorisation.

Read the article in full | Submit to Breathe

ERJ Open Research seeking high-quality papers on chronic cough

In response to the continued challenge posed by chronic cough, ERJ Open Research is calling for new submissions relating to this field, particularly those addressing novel mechanisms and treatments of chronic refractory cough. Preference will be given to papers that are clinical trials, provide mechanistic insights or offer new knowledge on management, with fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2024

Submit your paper

Bronchiectasis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency – more than a coincidence

In the latest episode of Coffee Talk on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Dr Marc Miravitlles – Chair of ERS Clinical Research Collaboration EARCO – chats to Professor Robert A. Stockley, of University Hospital Birmingham, UK. The pair discuss alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, its role in respiratory disease and its relationship with bronchiectasis. 

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of the Bronchietasis Monograph | Order your print copy of the AATD Monograph (€10 off for a limited time)

Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2024

There is less than 1 month to go until the Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation (RFMV) Conference 2024, which will be held on 15–17 February in Berlin, Germany, and online. Ahead of this year's conference, organising committee member and ERS early career member, Dr Lieuwe Bos, highlights what he is looking forward to about the event.

Read the interview | Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Pleural malignancies

On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.

Register now | Order a print copy of the Monograph on Pleural Disease and receive a €10 discount

January sale now on

The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Controversies in COPD, The Lung Microbiome, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. 

COPD in the 21st Century - pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on COPD in the 21st Century is now available to pre-order. This Monograph will provide an up-to-date overview of what is happening in this exciting field, both at a basic and a clinical level. 

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

ERJ pick of the week

Increased expression of CXCL6 in secretory cells drives fibroblast collagen synthesis and is associated with increased mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Read the article in full | Submit to the ERJ

Thank you to the ERS Monograph peer reviewers

The ERS Monograph is voluntarily peer reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of all those who reviewed manuscripts for our publications in 2023.

View all the voluntary reviewers for the ERS Monograph.

Pleural malignancies

On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.

Register now | Order a print copy of the Monograph on Pleural Disease and receive a €10 discount

January sale now on

The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Cardiovascular Complications of Respiratory Disorders, Lung Cancer, The Nose and Sinuses in Respiratory Disorders, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. 

Health disparities in paediatric sleep disordered breathing

On 15 January, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar that considers health disparities in paediatric sleep disordered breathing. Chaired by Dr Jessica Taytard and Professor Stijn Verhulst, with Dr Susan Redline as speaker, the webinar will review the evidence of ethnic, racial and socioeconomic disparities in paediatric sleep disordered breathing, helping attendees to understand, identify and, where possible, prevent such disparities.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

A domiciliary spirometry programme can capture new obstructed lung function and favourably alter the management of individuals with treatment-refractory asthma. Further work is needed to address patient-centric issues that lead to poor uptake and adherence. 

Access the article | Submit your manuscript to ERJ Open Research

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Severe Asthma and Interventional Pulmonology. 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 ERJ Open Research articles

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find original research on: the UK Biobank; the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of PHAHB; and mechanically assisted cough strategies. The issue also includes a study protocol on the rationale and design of the PREDICT study.

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COPD in the 21st Century, Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine and COVID-19: An Update. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

January sale now on

The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Severe Asthma, Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. 

European Respiratory Review: pick of the week

Controversies about augmentation therapy in α1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) still exist. Owing to the low prevalence of AATD and variability in its natural history, augmentation must be personalised in reference centres after careful consideration of pros and cons with the patient.

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

Pleural malignancies

On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.

Register now | Order a print copy of the Monograph on Pleural Disease and receive a €10 discount

January sale now on

The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Pleural Disease, Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pulmonary Emergencies, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. 

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Severe Asthma and Interventional Pulmonology. 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.