Respiratory

New ERS 2025 research links paternal smoking in puberty with accelerated biological ageing in offspring, reinforcing evidence of intergenerational tobacco harms.

A multicentre study presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that remote monitoring reduced hospital visits and improved asthma control in children, strengthening the case for digital health in routine asthma care.

A UK Biobank analysis presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that higher fruit intake reduced the negative effects of fine particulate air pollution on lung function, particularly in women.

The CHILD study analysis found that early exposure to higher levels of dog allergen reduced asthma risk and improved lung function at age 5, with effects modified by genetic background.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT achieved far higher diagnostic yields than conventional bronchoscopy, particularly for small and ground-glass lesions, offering a powerful new tool for early lung cancer diagnosis.

WITH an impressive 34,000 members, attendees from more than 160 countries worldwide, and a record number of early career members…

IN THIS year’s European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress, a session focused on the current challenges related to the impact of…

AN INSIGHTFUL session on the future of lung transplantation presented at this year’s European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress explored…