Foreword – European Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases. 2019;5(1):8

With the advent of newer drugs targeting the biochemical pathways that lead to cough, it is increasingly important to understand the definition, pathogenesis and management of this symptom. Several specialist bodies also recognize the need for guidance in this area, and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) have both […]

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a clinical triad of asthma, nasal polyposis and sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These patients have severe sinopulmonary inflammation, often refractory to standard treatments.1 However, significant advances in the management of both asthma and nasal polyposis allow for new treatment options and management algorithms. This article aims […]

Globally, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has infected in excess of 55 million people and is associated with over 1.3 million deaths to date (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control data).1 COVID-19 is placing significant strain on all aspects of routine healthcare and has raised […]