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Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and management of respiratory diseases. It publishes high-quality original research, comprehensive reviews, and clinically relevant studies on acute and chronic respiratory disorders, including COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, respiratory failure, thoracic oncology, translational research, environmental and occupational lung disease, diagnostics, therapeutics, epidemiology, health economics, and public health aspects of respiratory care.

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Subject Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems, Respiratory System
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0954-6111
eISSN 1532-3064
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 3,450 (excluding taxes). Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Respiratory Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Original Research Articles must not exceed 3,500 words. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords and article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References Original Research Articles may include up to 75 references, extendable to 100 with justification. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Original Research Articles may include up to 8 figures and tables combined. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to their order of appearance, and include captions.
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Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,500 words. Manuscript must include a Key Messages section. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, Top 10 references with justification, and the manuscript must state the prospective protocol registration number and repository name.
References Manuscript may include no more than 150 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Invited Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,500 words. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords and 3 to 5 highlights provided as bullet points in a separate editable file.
References Review may include no more than 150 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Invited Narrative Reviews typically include no more than 6 figures and tables, with flexibility when justified. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 1,200 words. Submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and 3 to 5 article highlights submitted as a separate editable file.
References Research Letters may include no more than 15 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include no more than 3 figures and tables. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text and both tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 800 words. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords and 3 to 5 highlights bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References Correspondence may include no more than 10 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include no more than 2 figures and tables. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions.
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Clinical Trial Protocols

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should provide the context or background for the research using appropriate headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords and separate article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points with a maximum of 85 characters each.
References Manuscript may include no more than 75 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include no more than 4 figures and tables. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Biological therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Effectiveness and safety

Olga Milena García Morales, Laura Díaz, Ariadna Auladell-Rispau, Daniel Poloni, Luz Angela Torres-López, Gerard Urrútia Cuchi, María Ximena Rojas-Reyes

10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108815
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Prognostic impact of emphysema extent on mortality and lung function decline in combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: An observational cohort study

Michaela R. Anderson, Mary K. Porteous, Wen-Chi Hsu, Cheng Ting Lin, Cheilonda Johnson

10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108816
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Elevated pulmonary vascular resistance is associated with acute exacerbation admission in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-related pulmonary hypertension

Yingjie Chen, Min Liu, Jixiang Liu, Shi Chen, Ting Zhang, Jinnan Zhong, Chenghong Li, Ziyang Zhu, Fajiu Li

10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108801
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High-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional oxygen therapy in patients with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia: A randomized controlled trials based meta-analysis

Cao Zheng, Jieyan Zhu, Zhijun Lu, Liya Jiang, Fangliang Chen, Wenxiong Zhang, Ying Jiang

10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108806
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The mean apnea-hypopnea duration in children with obstructive sleep apnea is closely associated with the apnea-hypopnea index rather than anatomical severity

Chenxi Luo, Qi Li, Wenbo Chen

10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108803
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

17 days submission to first decision; 65 days submission to decision after review; 113 days submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 3,450 (excluding taxes). Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Tracheal and airway disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Human auditory perception and evaluation Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Respiratory viral infections research

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