Making the case to highlight the burden of respiratory diseases in Europe

European Respiratory Journal 2026

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Authors: Guy Joos, Judith Garcia‐Aymerich, S Ryan, M Gappa, Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko, Marc Humbert, Carlos Robalo Cordeiro, Kjeld Hansen, A SIMONDS, Brian Ward, Pippa Powell, Lauren Anderson
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00053-2026
Cited by: 1
References: 1

Abstract

Extract Respiratory diseases continue to represent a major component of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Respiratory Coalition (IRC) was formed between the professional respiratory community (caregivers), people living with respiratory diseases, and industry. The aim of the IRC is to promote lung health and to improve respiratory care – through the vision that every country in Europe should have the tools to implement a national respiratory strategy [1]. Key priority areas were identified as: 1) prevention of respiratory diseases; 2) access to the right treatment at the right time; 3) reducing inequalities; and 4) prioritisation of research, data and insight to improve respiratory care [2].

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Infection Control and Ventilation Respiratory viral infections research

Publication details

Journal / source
European Respiratory Journal
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Volume
67
Issue
5
Pages
2600053–2600053
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN