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Spasmodic Dysphonia: Side Effects of Botox and the Impact on Quality of Life

Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) was described in 1871 as ‘nervous hoarseness’, known as ‘spastic dysphonia’.1 It was not until 1976 that it was acknowledged as…

Cellular Structure of the Induced Sputum in the Combination of Bronchial Asthma and Obesity in Patients of a Young Age

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is approaching pandemic levels. It has now been indisputably proven that obesity increases the…

Review of the 27th European Respiratory Society International Congress 2017

Milan, Italy, a city renowned for its style and beauty, provided a splendid setting for the 27th ERS International Congress.

EMJ Respiratory 5.1 2017

The European Medical Journal welcomes you to the 2017 edition of the EMJ Respiratory eJournal. This eagerly anticipated publication…

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Induces Extracellular Matrix Synthesis and Fibroblast Activity in Human Lung Fibroblasts

Pulmonary vascular remodelling is common in chronic lung disorders.1 Alterations in vascular and parenchymal structures may impair gas exchange in…

Transitioning Clinical Data into Patient Care: Recent Real-Life Experiences with Alpha 1

The symposium explored the use of state-of-the-art technologies in building the evidence for Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT) efficacy, namely the use of…

Patient and Public Involvement and its Vital Role in the Tandem COPD Study: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, irreversible condition, characterised by symptoms of breathlessness, cough, sputum…

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Current State of Knowledge and Future Directions

The main objectives of the two symposia were to raise awareness of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD); evaluate the key microbiological…

The Risk of Stroke Evaluated by the CHA2DS2-VASc Scale in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Cardiovascular Comorbidity

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with other respiratory problems, is accompanied by major cardiovascular comorbid conditions…

Editor’s Pick: Allergen Challenge Testing in Atopic Asthma Pharmaceutical Research: Past, Present, and Future Directions

Over the years, various allergen inhalation challenge models have been developed to study the pathophysiology and pharmacology of allergen-induced asthma.