Advances in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: Contemporary Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Pulmonary and critical care medicine remains one of the most vital and rapidly evolving fields in modern medicine, with far-reaching implications for public health and healthcare systems worldwide. The growing burden of respiratory diseases continues to challenge clinicians and researchers alike. In addition, the impact of air pollution, climate change, and aging populations underscores the urgent need for innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and management.

Recent advances in imaging, molecular diagnostics, and precision medicine have reshaped our understanding of pulmonary diseases, while progress in intensive care has significantly improved survival for critically ill patients. Yet, many unmet needs remain, including early detection of lung cancer, optimization of mechanical ventilation, and integration of multidisciplinary care models to enhance long-term outcomes.

This Special Issue aims to highlight current advances and future directions in pulmonary and critical care medicine. We welcome submissions that explore novel diagnostic tools, therapeutic interventions, translational research, and clinical practice innovations related to this field. Both basic and clinical investigations are encouraged, especially those addressing topics such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, respiratory infection, obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Dr. Te-Chun Shen
Guest Editor

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