Although the upper and lower airways have distinct functions and are managed by different specialists, they also share many characteristics. Problems of the nose and sinuses can impact on the lungs, and vice versa. This ERS Monograph presents an up-to-date…
The field of acute exacerbations in chronic respiratory disease is challenging: definitions of acute exacerbations differ amongst the diseases and their severity has proven difficult to define. The Guest Editors of this Monograph tackle this challenging area by bringing together…
A comprehensive overview of the use of anti-infectives in lung diseases, covering community- and hospital-acquired pneumonia, exacerbations of respiratory diseases, tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease, pleural infections, fungal diseases, antibiotic stewardship, mechanisms of action and resistance, and drug development.…
