Respiratory System (RPS)

Section Information

The Respiratory System section focuses on disorders affecting the lungs, airways, and breathing mechanisms. It covers the physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic respiratory conditions that influence gas exchange, airway function, and overall pulmonary health.

Modern respiratory research includes advances in pulmonary imaging, airway inflammation, interstitial lung diseases, mechanical ventilation, critical care, and respiratory immunology. Innovations in diagnostics, therapeutics, and monitoring technologies continue to improve outcomes for patients with respiratory disorders.

This section publishes clinical studies, basic science research, reviews, and case reports addressing respiratory physiology, lung diseases, diagnostic methods, therapeutic strategies, preventive measures, and emerging developments in pulmonary medicine.

Scope

Airway Diseases
- Asthma, COPD, and airway hyperresponsiveness
- Chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and airflow obstruction
- Inflammatory pathways and immunologic mechanisms
- Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies
Interstitial and Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial pneumonias
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Imaging, biomarkers, and disease progression assessment
- Antifibrotic therapies and emerging treatment approaches
Infectious Lung Diseases
- Pneumonia, tuberculosis, and atypical infections
- Viral respiratory infections and emerging pathogens
- Host immune response and antimicrobial therapy
- Vaccination strategies and prevention programs
Respiratory Failure and Critical Care
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury
- Mechanical ventilation strategies and non-invasive support
- Gas exchange monitoring and respiratory mechanics
- Critical care interventions and outcome optimization
Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
- Pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction
- Pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic disease
- Diagnostic imaging and hemodynamic evaluation
- Medical therapy, interventional procedures, and follow-up
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related hypoventilation
- Polysomnography and diagnostic tools
- PAP therapy, oral appliances, and surgical interventions
- Impact of sleep disorders on cardiometabolic health
Pediatric Pulmonology
- Respiratory diseases in infancy and childhood
- Congenital airway disorders and genetic lung diseases
- Asthma, infections, and chronic lung conditions in children
- Growth, development, and long-term respiratory outcomes
Respiratory Physiology and Diagnostic Testing
- Spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity
- Exercise testing and cardiopulmonary evaluation
- Airway imaging, bronchoscopy, and advanced diagnostics
- Mechanisms of ventilation, perfusion, and gas exchange