Breaking Barriers in Respiratory Conditions: From Clinical Pathophysiology to Treatment Across the Spectrum of Severity
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Respiratory Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 April 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
2. Centre de Recherche, Institut Universitaire De Cardiologie Et De Pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ), Québec, QC, Canada
Interests: pulmonary rehabilitation; skeletal muscle; exercise physiology; exercise intolerance; physical activity; respiratory conditions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Respiratory conditions—including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension—remain among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Advances in the understanding of their complex pathophysiology have paved the way for more precise diagnostics and targeted therapies, improving outcomes across a wide range of patient populations.
This Special Issue, “Breaking Barriers in Respiratory Conditions: From Clinical Pathophysiology to Treatment Across the Spectrum of Severity,” aims to showcase recent clinical and translational research addressing mechanisms such as airway inflammation, remodeling, and immune dysregulation, as well as novel therapeutic strategies. These include, but are not limited to, exercise-based and physical activity interventions.
We welcome original research articles, clinical trials, and comprehensive reviews that reflect the evolving landscape of respiratory condition management, from outpatient care to intensive care settings.
Dr. Antenor Rodrigues
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pulmonary rehabilitation
- skeletal muscle
- exercise physiology
- exercise intolerance
- physical activity
- respiratory conditions
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