Asthma exacerbation is a significant clinical event that occurs with varying severity, yet a set of universally accepted standardized definitions is still needed. The aim of this consensus developed by ALAT and SEPAR was to […]
Chronic respiratory diseases are a major public health burden, affecting over 7 million people in Spain and representing the third leading cause of death. Conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung cancer […]
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with a high burden in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Conventional treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy, are often limited by patient factors such as […]
Objective The aim was to examine reasons for retraction and rates of article retraction in the field of smoking. Material and methods We conducted an observational study and searched the largest database of articles that […]
Objective To comprehensively analyze national trends in sarcoidosis mortality in Spain between 1999 and 2023, with a focus on demographic differences and changes over time. Material and methods This nationwide ecological study analyzed death registry […]
Objectives Our project aims to study premature ageing in people living with HIV and COPD. We hypothesize that the chronic inflammation associated with both conditions accelerates the ageing process. HIV infection has undergone a significant […]
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a priority in clinical practice, but it still presents gaps in care coordination, diagnosis, and treatment that have tangible impact on patients’ outcomes. The CARABELA-COPD previously identified key […]
Introduction Asthma is a heterogeneous disease that often coexists with type 2 inflammatory (T2i) conditions in many individuals with severe asthma, leading to heightened exacerbations that diminish their quality of life (QoL). Despite this, there […]
Introduction Pleuroscopy is a minimally invasive and highly effective procedure used for diagnosing pleural diseases. Despite its utility, pain during and after the procedure can be significant. Traditional analgesic approaches, including systemic opioids and local […]
Introduction COPD is a respiratory condition characterized by chronic airflow limitation. Exacerbations are an acute worsening of the symptoms. The objective of this study was to achieve a consensus on the management of COPD exacerbation […]