Jan 20, 2025 · Thorax is one of the world's leading respiratory medicine journals, publishing clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine, paediatrics, immunology, …

When publishing in Thorax, authors choose between three licence types – exclusive licence granted to BMJ, CC-BY-NC and CC-BY (Creative Commons open access licences require …

2 days ago · Objective Reduced functional capacity and muscle weakness are two major contributors to functional impairment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The …

Jul 1, 2023 · Good practice points. At least 25 mL, and where possible 50 mL, of pleural fluid should be sent for initial cytological examination. If volumes of ≥25 mL cannot be achieved, …

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The following is a summary of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guideline for pleural disease and includes a summary of the guideline recommendations and good practice points (GPPs). The …

Jan 1, 2025 · Purpose In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with chronic non-invasive ventilation (NIV), the relation between improvements in nocturnal …

The chronic airways diseases, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are highly prevalent conditions causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Both are …

This month sees publication of the new BTS guideline for pleural disease,1 the first update since 2010. In parallel, advice on pleural interventions is covered by the first BTS Clinical Statement …

Macrolides reduce exacerbations when added to inhaled therapy in severe asthma. However, there is little published evidence for effectiveness in patients treated with biologics. We …