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European Respiratory Journal

The European Respiratory Journal publishes high quality and impactful papers across the spectrum of respiratory infections. ISSN (online): 1399-3003. ISSN (print): 0903-1936. Impact Factor: 21.2.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 21
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0903-1936
eISSN 1399-3003
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Standard open access EUR 2665; EUR 2425 for articles submitted before 1 April 2025. CC BY open access option EUR 3640 for eligible funded authors.

Submission Instructions

European Respiratory Journal is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Original Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure captions. A take-home message of no more than 256 characters must be included.
References References must not exceed 40.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not exceed 8 in total. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. A take-home message of no more than 256 characters must be included.
References Review articles must contain no more than 200 references.
Figures & Tables Review articles must contain no more than 5 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Task Force Reports, Guidelines And Consensus Statements

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8000 words.
References Task Force Reports, Guidelines and Consensus Statements must contain no more than 250 references.
Figures & Tables Task Force Reports, Guidelines and Consensus Statements must contain no more than 15 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is not permitted.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 1200 words. A take-home message of no more than 256 characters must be included.
References Research Letters must contain no more than 15 references.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may contain no more than one figure or table in total. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Correspondence.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 800 words, excluding references, tables, and figure captions.
References Correspondence must contain no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include one figure or one table. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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State Of The Art Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. A take-home message of no more than 256 characters must be included.
References References must not exceed 200.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must total no more than 5. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Task Force Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8000 words.
References Manuscript must contain no more than 250 references.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must contain no more than 15 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files from the main body text file.
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Recent Publications

Home-based remotely-supervised high-intensity interval training and cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans: a randomized controlled trial

Fernanda Salazar-Pérez, Verónica Sanz-Santiago, Inés de Mir-Messa, Olaia Sardón Prado, Erika Rezola Arcelus, Paula Corcuera Elosegui, Cristina de Manuel Gómez, Ana Díez Izquierdo, Amanda Ferrer Barberá, David Blanco, Marta Amor-Barbosa, Tamara Iturriaga Ramírez, Alejandro López-Neyra, Margarita Pérez Ruiz, Márcio Vinícius Fagundes Donadio

10.1183/13993003.00265-2026
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A self-controlled case series to evaluate the effects of clinical trial eligibility criteria on biologic-associated reductions in severe asthma exacerbations: an analysis of the CHRONICLE Study

Ernest Boakye-Dankwa, Steven J. Kiddle, Hyewon Nina Koo, Andrew R. Harper, Christopher S. Ambrose, Ian J. Douglas, Jennifer K. Quint

10.1183/13993003.02196-2025
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Global burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis in children: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study

Xuhui Liu, Peierdun Mijiti, Lu Xia, Sylvia M. LaCourse, Wulan Talafuhan, Alexander W Kay, Yang Yang, Huarui Liu, Dan Ye, Leonardo Martinez, Shuihua Lu, Adong Shen, Anna M Mandalakas, Feng Li, Christoph Lange, Zhen Huang

10.1183/13993003.01648-2025
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Fentanyl or Morphine for Persistent Dyspnea in COPD: a multicenter randomised cross-over trial

Marlies van Dijk, Kris J.M. Mooren, Wendy van Beurden-Moeskops, Roxane Heller-Baan, Sander M. de Hosson, Remge M. Pieterman, Wai Yee Lam-Wong, Liesbeth Peters, Karin Pool, Jan-Willem K. van den Berg, Huib A.M. Kerstjens

10.1183/13993003.01431-2025
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A clinical support tool using artificial intelligence to diagnose pulmonary hypertension

Seyed M. Shams, Mary E. Maldarelli, Yijun Yin, Steven Cassady, Gautam Ramani, Colleen M. Ennett, Bradley A. Maron, Katarina Zeder

10.1183/13993003.00125-2026
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Fast-track manuscripts are reviewed within 72 hours with first decision within 1 week of submission.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used for fast-track requests and is recommended for in vitro mechanistic studies to explain suitability for the journal. For unsolicited reviews, authors are recommended to explain their expertise in the cover letter and include up to five relevant recent publications.

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What are the publication costs?

Optional open access is available under a hybrid model. The standard open access fee is EUR 2665, or EUR 2425 for articles submitted before 1 April 2025. A CC BY option for eligible funded authors costs EUR 3640.

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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 Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Tracheal and airway disorders Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Air Quality and Health Impacts Respiratory viral infections research Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Delphi Technique in Research Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies

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