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Bmj Open Respiratory Research

BMJ Open Respiratory Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal from BMJ and the British Thoracic Society publishing papers across respiratory medicine, critical care and sleep medicine. The journal focuses on robustness of methodology and scientific rigour with less emphasis on novelty or perceived impact, and it is indexed in MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Scopus and Web of Science.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2052-4439
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charge applies; BTS members receive a 25% discount.

Submission Instructions

Bmj Open Respiratory Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter consisting of a short introduction to the paper or supporting information is required. If the submission exceeds the word count or identifies non-preferred reviewers, the cover letter must explain the reason.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 4,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Key Messages, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, and tables and figures as appropriate. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract using the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy', and it must include a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the Methods section.
References References may include up to 100 entries.
Figures & Tables The submission may include up to 5 tables/illustrations. Editable tables should be included in the main document.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover letter should be submitted as a short introduction to the paper or supporting information. If the submission exceeds the word count, the cover letter must explain why, and if non-preferred reviewers are listed, it must explain why those people were selected.
Abstract An abstract is required for this article type. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. A structured abstract should be uploaded where applicable.
Manuscript The source does not provide a manuscript word or page limit specifically for Systematic Reviews. Systematic Reviews should follow the Original Research article requirements, and the title must identify the study as a systematic review.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables The main document must contain the main text, references, and editable tables.
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State Of The Art Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should provide a short introduction to the paper or supporting information, and if applicable explain any non-preferred reviewers and any over-word-count justification.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 200 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 3,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Main document must include the main text, references, and editable tables.
References References may include up to 100 entries.
Figures & Tables Articles may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Editable tables should be included in the main document.
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Recent Publications

Symptom-based rehabilitation in people with post-COVID-19 condition (RELOAD study): a randomised controlled trial

Tessa Schneeberger, Inga Jarosch, Daniela Kroll, Rainer Gloeckl, Carla Schneider, Bernhard Ulm, Martin Schwaiblmair, Sabine Lampert, Timm Greulich, Ida Schoenherr, Thomas Schultz, Till Schrag, Clancy John Dennis, Andreas Rembert Koczulla

10.1136/bmjresp-2026-004177
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British Thoracic Society Quality Standard for Pleural Disease

Mark E Roberts, Najib M Rahman, Dinesh N Addala, Eihab Bedawi, Malvika Bhatnagar, Poppy Denniston, Alguili Elsheikh, Maged Hassan, Rachel Halliday, Rob Hallifax, Beenish Iqbal, David McCracken, Kirstie S Opstad, Helen J Roberts, Andrew E Stanton

10.1136/bmjresp-2025-003760
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Clinical, imaging, bronchoscopic characteristics and pulmonary function features in patients with endobronchial tuberculosis: a single-centre cross-sectional study

Cuong Kim Nguyen, The Manh Nguyen, Minh Le Nhat Nguyen, Dai Khac Vu, Phuong Anh Thi Nguyen, Thai Duc Truong, Luong Van Dinh

10.1136/bmjresp-2025-003725
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Early-life lung function deficits partially explain the link between maternal asthma and bronchiolitis or asthma in offspring

Carla Rebeca Da Silva Sena, Adam Collison, Vanessa E Murphy, Gabriela Martins Costa Gomes, Olga Gorlanova, Noëmi Künstle, Céline Rüttimann, Sven Schulzke, Benjamin Stoecklin, Jakob Usemann, Ruth Steinberg, Sophie Yammine, Paul D Robinson, Peter D Sly, Philipp Latzin, Peter G Gibson, Urs Frey, Joerg Mattes

10.1136/bmjresp-2025-003679
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Integrated molecular networks reveal latent components distinguishing type 2-high and type 2-low asthma

Maria Ramirez, Maria Paula Diaz, Ningya Wang, Qing Liu, Huan Li, Shannon Kay, Megan Shuguli, Jana Zielonka, Gabriella Wilson, Maor Sauler, Zuoheng Wang, Xiting Yan, Geoffrey Chupp, Jose L Gomez

10.1136/bmjresp-2025-004003
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time to first decision without review (median): 24 days; time to first decision with review (median): 140 days; time from acceptance to publication (median): 30 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and is visible to editors only. It should include a short introduction to the paper and supporting information. It should explain any non-preferred reviewers, justify manuscripts exceeding the word count for the journal and article type, and may include previous decision letters and responses to peer review comments from another journal.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge applies; BTS members receive a 25% discount.

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Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Delphi Technique in Research Air Quality and Health Impacts Tracheal and airway disorders Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Occupational and environmental lung diseases Emergency and Acute Care Studies Respiratory viral infections research Chronic Disease Management Strategies Pediatric health and respiratory diseases

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