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Pulmonary Disease and Comorbidities, Clinical and Epidemiological Studies: From Neonates to Adults

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Respiratory Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 729

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1. Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
2. “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumophtisyiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: chronic pulmonary disease management; pediatric pulmonology; pulmonary imaging; severe asthma; COPD; novel therapies; complex pulmonary function tests
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Dear Colleagues,

Pulmonary diseases remain a major global health burden, affecting individuals across the lifespan—from the neonatal period to advanced adulthood. Increasing evidence highlights the complexity of pulmonary conditions due to the frequent presence of comorbidities, which can significantly alter disease presentation, progression, and therapeutic response. Understanding these interactions requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from clinical medicine, epidemiology, diagnostics, and public health.

This Special Issue aims to collect original research articles and reviews that explore the clinical and epidemiological dimensions of pulmonary diseases in the context of coexisting conditions. Submissions are welcome from both pediatric and adult populations and may focus on acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, including but not limited to bronchopulmonary dysplasia, asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, and pulmonary hypertension.

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Prof. Dr. Roxana Maria Nemes
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • pulmonary disorders
  • comorbidity
  • neonatal lung disease
  • pediatric pulmonology
  • adult respiratory disease
  • chronic respiratory conditions
  • clinical epidemiology
  • pulmonary function testing
  • diagnostic imaging
  • lung biomarkers
  • risk factors

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The Role of Family and Peer Influence in Shaping Teen Smoking Attitudes in Romania
by Ana-Luiza Iorga, Ioana Munteanu, Maria Beatrice Catrangiu, Andrei Șerban Zanfirescu, Mihai Octavian Dan, Florin-Dumitru Mihălțan, Dragoș Băiceanu, Antonela Dragomir, Simona Pârvu, Ioana-Mădălina Moşteanu, Alexandra Paraschiv, Raluca Bobocea, Mara Amalia Bălteanu, Oana-Andreea Parliţeanu, Daniel Radu, Alina Croitoru, Viorel Jinga and Beatrice Mahler
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(5), 1819; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051819 - 27 Feb 2026
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Background: Despite a decline observed in smoking rates amongst adults in many high-income countries, tobacco usage among adolescents remains a significant concern, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, Romania being no exception. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of smoking [...] Read more.
Background: Despite a decline observed in smoking rates amongst adults in many high-income countries, tobacco usage among adolescents remains a significant concern, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, Romania being no exception. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of smoking among teenagers enrolled in several public schools in Bucharest and the surrounding county, Ilfov, while also exploring their attitudes, perceptions, and experiences regarding tobacco. Methods: A public health campaign, conducted in collaboration with multiple institutions between September 2023 and March 2024, sought to provide secondary school students with updated information on smoking and its implications through presentations at schools. Following these presentations, students voluntarily completed anonymous on-paper questionnaires consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions designed to gauge their knowledge and attitudes towards smoking, conceptually inspired by internationally validated instruments such as the Global Youth Tobacco Survey. Results: A total of 945 teenagers participated in our study, with a median age of 13.04 years (standard deviation of ±1.08). Results indicate that 22.85% (n = 216) of teenagers had attempted smoking at the time of the investigation. Additionally, 57.88% (n = 547) of respondents reported exposure to second-hand smoke at home, and 40.42% (n = 382) had been invited to smoke previously. Conclusions: Various factors influence smoking behaviors among teenagers, with peer pressure and familial background playing significant roles in shaping their attitudes toward smoking. Our study highlights the vulnerability of the young Romanian population to these influences, emphasizing the need for initiatives aimed at mitigating tobacco use and fostering a healthier future environment. Nonetheless, these findings shall serve as an instrument for the development of school-based prevention programs and stricter tobacco usage policies. Full article
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