Respiratory Medicine

Papers
(The median citation count of Respiratory Medicine is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Nasal effects of environmental tobacco smoke exposure in children with allergic rhinitis84
Smoking and the risk of sarcoidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis65
Editorial Board58
End-tidal carbon dioxide, a point-of-care biomarker to assess severity in acute asthma: A systematic review56
The clinical features of asthma exacerbations in early-onset and eosinophilic late-onset asthma may differ significantly53
Characterisation of patients with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency using unsupervised machine learning tools51
Prevalence, incidence, and clinical features of cardiac involvement in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis49
Long-term air pollution exposure and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection: A UK-wide cohort study47
High-flow nasal cannula may prolong the length of hospital stay in patients with hypercapnic acute COPD exacerbation45
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis: Clinical, radiological and histopathological features45
Impact of wearing a surgical facemask during exercise on dyspnea in patients with chronic pulmonary infections: A randomized crossover study44
Effect of antifibrotic therapy in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis undergoing lung transplant in the peri and post-operative period44
Home-based intravenous treatment with reslizumab for severe asthma in the Netherlands – An evaluation44
COPD is a risk factor for COVID-19, but does not confer increased severity of the disease43
Association of computed tomography-derived pectoralis muscle area and density with disease severity and respiratory symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A case-control stud40
Risk factors for hospitalization in subspecialty patients with severe persistent asthma40
Anatomical and histopathological approaches to asthma phenotyping40
Lung cancer reoccurrence and mortality is accelerated with episodic hypoxemia39
Association between 6-min walk test and initiation of home oxygen therapy within 3 years in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed by primary care physicians38
New updates on hepatopulmonary syndrome: A comprehensive review36
High-intensity interval training improves the outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials36
Effect of chronic kidney disease on survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease34
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia in solid organ transplant recipients32
A historical cohort study on predictors for successful weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation and up to 3-year survival follow-up in a rehabilitation center32
The effect of pleural drainage on pulse oximetry in a post-operative thoracic surgery population31
Variability in chest radiology interpretation between thoracic and non-thoracic radiologists: Implications for pulmonary fibrosis care30
Prevalence and significance of pulmonary hypertension among hospitalized patients with left heart disease29
Oscillometry-derived ratios for assessing small airway dysfunction: Emerging indices on the horizon29
Longitudinal changes in lung function following post-9/11 military deployment in symptomatic veterans27
Polygenic risk score and clinical factors predict incident idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension27
Neuromodulation of dyspnea – A literature review27
Chest imaging classification in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is associated with its clinical features and outcomes27
Cell free ACE2 RNA: A potential biomarker of COVID-19 severity26
Particularities of deposition of two ICS-LABA fixed dose combination dry powder aerosol drugs in the airways of COPD patients26
Inhalers or nebulisation of salbutamol in childhood asthma exacerbations in emergency departments26
New reference values for the 6-minute walk distance in a European population across the full adult age range26
Comparative effectiveness of inhaled fluticasone propionate/salmeterol and budesonide/formoterol fixed-dose combinations in asthma control – a retrospective United States database analysis25
Factors associated with short- and medium-term mortality after hospitalization for COPD exacerbation24
Editorial Board24
Global prevalence of fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis24
Predictors of in-hospital death among patients with COVID-19 aged < 65 who required invasive mechanical ventilation in Japan24
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and lung function in the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis lung study23
Endobronchial valve treatment improves chest-CT diaphragm configuration in COPD23
Effect modification of glycemic control on association of lung function with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in persons with type 2 diabetes – A retrospective cohort study23
Efficacy and safety of novel fixed dose combination of vilanterol, glycopyrronium, and fluticasone furoate dry powder inhaler: A phase 3, randomized, non-inferiority trial compared with fixed dose com23
COPD and 20-year hearing decline: The HUNT cohort study22
Screening tools for the detection of clinically silent cardiac sarcoidosis22
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the Leicester Cough Questionnaires based on the COSMIN guidelines22
Accurate and continuous respiratory rate using touchless monitoring technology22
Clinical outcomes of digital health in adults with cystic fibrosis22
Childhood body size and risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adulthood: a prospective cohort study22
Navigating options for inhaled treprostinil therapy in pulmonary hypertension21
Interactions between microbiome and underlying mechanisms in asthma21
Clinical information predicting severe obstructive sleep apnea: A cross-sectional study of patients waiting for sleep diagnostics21
Prediction of static compliance of the respiratory system based on anthropometric measurements in patients on mechanical ventilation: a cross-sectional pragmatic study20
Adult but not childhood onset asthma is associated with the metabolic syndrome, independent from body mass index20
Effects of different degrees of anthracosis on pleural structure: A preliminary exploratory study20
Associations between chronic airflow limitation, respiratory symptoms, and quality of life across alcohol use categories: a population based study20
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: mechanisms, an appraisal of current therapies and the role for inhaled antibiotics in prevention and treatment20
Effect of native lung disease on post-transplant best lung function20
Editorial Board20
BREEZE Optional Extension Phase: Long-term safety and efficacy of treprostinil dry powder inhaler (Tyvaso DPI) in pulmonary arterial hypertension20
Integral mediastinal staging in patients with NON-SMALL cell lung cancer and risk factors for occult N2 disease20
Durable medication-free remission of sarcoidosis following discontinuation of anti-tumor necrosis factor-α therapy20
State-of-the-art narrative review: Mounier–Kuhn syndrome and tracheobronchomegaly19
Clinical and radiological characteristics of mediastinal melioidosis: A four-year retrospective cohort from Sabah, Malaysia19
Molecular mechanisms of passive smoking-induced respiratory diseases19
Evaluation of FEOS score and super-responder criteria in a real-life cohort treated with anti-IL5/IL5R19
An update on the minimally invasive diagnosis of lymphoma for the chest physicians19
There is still no established and accepted definition of COPD18
Depression and its association with mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A real-world data analysis18
Elevated HIF-1α as a diagnostic biomarker in COPD: Correlations with EPO, emphysema index, and pulmonary function18
Management of anti-drug antibodies against TNF-inhibitors in sarcoidosis patients18
Editorial Board18
Preserved ratio impaired spirometry and severity of obstructive sleep apnea: An observational cross-sectional study18
AB2CO risk score for in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units18
Iron deficiency in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension referred for balloon pulmonary angioplasty18
The effects of aerobic exercise training on inflammatory markers in adult tobacco smokers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials18
Clinical impact of pre-determined guideline selection for the diagnosis of fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis17
Characteristics and outcomes of anti-mycobacterial therapy compared to no anti-mycobacterial therapy for NTM pulmonary disease17
Predictive efficacy of plasma arginase 1 as a novel biomarker for mechanical ventilated patients with sepsis induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: a prospective cohort study17
An aerosol inhalation monitor would improve the accuracy of checklist assessment in drug inhalation techniques17
The Effect of a web-based physical activity intervention on COPD knowledge: A secondary cohort study17
Mortality of asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap during an 18-year follow up17
Nasal and systemic inflammation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)17
Influence of obesity in interstitial lung disease associated with anti-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase antibodies16
Differential impacts between fat mass index and fat-free mass index on patients with COPD16
Predictors of premature discontinuation and prevalence of dropouts from a pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease16
Impact of biologics on lung hyperinflation in patients with severe asthma16
Sarcoidosis among US Hispanics in a Nationwide Registry16
Characteristics and risk factors of interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features16
Underdiagnosis and misclassification of COPD in Sweden – A Nordic Epilung study16
Analysis of risk factors for complications of foreign body aspiration in children16
Association between empiric multidrug-resistant coverage and in-hospital mortality in adults with sepsis who received empiric anti-MRSA therapy16
Four-year survival rate in pulmonary sarcoidosis with extensive pulmonary hypertension screening15
Experienced benefits and side effects affect adherence with long-term noninvasive ventilation15
Trends in sarcoidosis mortality rate in Japan from 2001 to 2020: A population-based study15
Editorial Board15
Somatic points for cough and urge to cough in chronic coughers15
Real-life studies and registries of severe asthma: The advent of digital technology15
Impact of COPD on mortality: An 8-year observational retrospective healthcare claims database cohort study15
Joint analysis of diet quality, inflammatory potential of diet and ultra-processed food exposure in relation to chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer mortality15
Extracorporeal CO2 removal in severe respiratory acidotic intubated patients: A seven year experience observational study15
Associations between shortened telomeres and rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease among U.S. Veterans15
Swedish translation and psychometric testing of the Self-Conscious Emotions in COPD Questionnaire15
Early Initiation of non-invasive ventilation at home improves survival and reduces healthcare costs in COPD patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure: A retrospective cohort study15
A real-world comparative effectiveness analysis of macitentan versus ambrisentan and bosentan on hospitalizations and healthcare resource utilization in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension15
Five sessions of hyperbaric oxygen for critically ill patients with COVID-19-induced ARDS: A randomised, open label, phase II trial15
The longitudinal association between physical activity, strength and fitness, and lung function: A UK Biobank cohort study14
Obstructive sleep related breathing disorders and cardiometabolic risk factors – A Portuguese birth cohort14
Potential applications of P2X3 receptor antagonists in the treatment of refractory cough14
Outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with severe asthma on biologics14
Indwelling tunneled pleural catheter infections and host related factors14
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on quality of life and functional exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension14
Systematic literature review of traits and outcomes reported in randomised controlled trials of asthma with regular dosing of inhaled corticosteroids with short-acting β2-agonist reliever, as-needed I14
Does branched-chain amino acid supplementation improve pulmonary rehabilitation effect in COPD?14
Therapeutic applications of capsaicin in humans to target conditions of the respiratory system: A scoping review14
Factors influencing the prescription of add-on long-acting muscarinic antagonists in real-world asthma management: Insights from a national registry14
An investigation of causality between obstructive sleep apnea and interstitial lung disease: Insights from two-sample mendelian randomization13
Dupilumab reduces acute exacerbations and improves lung function in patients with COPD with type 2 inflammation irrespective of body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity ind13
The association of baseline sarcoidosis measurements with 6-month outcomes that are of interest to patients: Results from the On-line Sarcoidosis Assessment Platform Study (OSAP)13
Predicting response to inhaled corticosteroid maintenance therapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using machine learning models13
Association between asthma and advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in U.S. adults, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2011–202313
Metabolomic signature identifies HDL and apolipoproteins as potential biomarker for systemic sclerosis with interstitial lung disease13
Respiratory physiological mechanism of two types of equal-intensity inspiratory muscle training in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease13
FEV1 and FVC as robust risk factors for cardiovascular disease and mortality: Insights from a large population study13
Is there still a social gradient in respiratory symptoms? A population-based Nordic EpiLung-study13
Comparing the 1.1 mm cryoprobe versus flexible forceps for lung transplant acute allograft rejection diagnosis13
Investigating the diagnostic utility of high-resolution oesophageal manometry in patients with refractory respiratory symptoms13
COPD: Providing the right treatment for the right patient at the right time13
Economic analysis of high-flow nasal oxygen compared with noninvasive ventilation in patients with acute respiratory failure: results from the RENOVATE randomized clinical trial13
Characteristics and outcomes of ambulatory patients with suspected COVID-19 at a respiratory referral center13
Challenges in treating patients with comorbid asthma and bronchiectasis13
Pulmonary hypertension due to high cardiac output13
Recurrent pulmonary alveolar proteinosis after lung transplantation: a case series13
Association of rest-activity circadian rhythm with chronic respiratory diseases, a cross-section survey from NHANES 2011–201412
Qualitative validation of the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnoea scale as a patient-reported measure of breathlessness severity12
Secondary Analysis of Fluids and Catheters Treatment Trial (FACTT) data reveal poor clinical outcomes in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients with diabetes12
Plasma proteins associated with cardiovascular disease in relation to lung function in SCAPIS12
Short term exacerbation risk and exhaled nitric oxide in COPD12
When GETomics meets aging and exercise in COPD12
A portable oral positive expiratory pressure device effectively improves lung aeration and oxygenation in post-operative atelectasis12
Intestinal permeability marker zonulin as a predictor of sarcopenia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease12
A systematic literature review of burden of illness in adults with uncontrolled moderate/severe asthma12
Clinical significance of normalized airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease12
Does arterial oxygenation during exercise add prognostic value in pulmonary arterial hypertension?12
The six-minute walk test in sarcoidosis associated pulmonary hypertension: Results from an international registry12
Frequency and characteristics of refractory dyspnea in idiopathic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia12
Upper airway symptoms and Small Airways Disease in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD12
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis12
Adherence and persistence to once-daily single-inhaler versus multiple-inhaler triple therapy among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the USA: A real-world study12
Test-retest reliability, agreement and construct validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form (IPAQ-sf) in people with COPD12
Association of bronchial disease on CT imaging and clinical definitions of chronic bronchitis in a single-center COPD phenotyping study11
Non-pharmacological interventions for fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis11
Mode of death after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation – a retrospective single-center analysis11
Direct oral anticoagulants in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension patients: A retrospective cohort study11
Application of threaded tube in atomisation inhalation for patients undergoing non-mechanical ventilation with endotracheal intubation11
Real-world effectiveness of benralizumab in US subspecialist-treated adults with severe asthma: Findings from CHRONICLE11
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with a higher risk of functional gastrointestinal disorders11
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing palliative extubation11
Comparison of oscillometry ratios between IOS and AOS in patients with asthma and COPD11
The effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on cardiovascular risk, oxidative stress and systemic inflammation in patients with COPD11
Global burden of young chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2021: analyses from the global burden of disease study 202111
Nicotine in E-cigarette aerosol may lead to pulmonary inflammation11
Letter to the editor in response to Hoskote “Corrected formula for rectangular area ratio (RAR), a parameter used to quantify airflow limitation on expiratory flow-volume curves” Respiratory Medicine 11
Outer hair cell cochlear dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea patients11
Metformin use is associated with reduced systemic steroid courses among pediatric asthma patients with diabetes or elevated blood glucose levels11
Comparing major COPD triple therapy trials using a structured multi-criteria decision analysis: A deep dive into patient populations and outcomes11
Editorial Board11
Barriers and enablers to deprescribing for people living with cystic fibrosis: Multidisciplinary perspectives11
Comparing bronchial thermoplasty with biologicals for severe asthma: Systematic review and network meta-analysis11
Nocturnal oximetry in infants: Reference values and diagnostic accuracy for upper airway obstruction11
Prevalence, characteristics and significant predictors for cardiovascular disease of patients with preserved ratio impaired spirometry: A 10-year prospective cohort study in China10
Editorial Board10
Anti-tRNA synthetase syndrome interstitial lung disease: A single center experience10
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with severe asthma exposed to psychosocial chronic stressors10
Respiratory function and sleep parameters in adults following recovery from acute COVID-1910
Salbutamol Easyhaler provides non-inferior relief of methacholine induced bronchoconstriction in comparison to Ventoline Evohaler with spacer: A randomized trial10
Does peak expiratory flow moderate trajectories of cognitive function among individuals with lung diseases? A longitudinal analysis of the National Health and Aging Trends Study10
Piezo2 as a novel biomarker of acute respiratory distress syndrome severity: a prospective observational study10
High flow nasal cannula in older vulnerable COVID-19 patients: A missed opportunity?10
Rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps is associated with poorer health-related quality of life in COPD10
Choosing the right biologic treatment for individual patients with severe asthma – Lessons learnt from Picasso10
MHR as a promising predictor for coronary artery disease in COPD patients: Insights from a retrospective nomogram study10
Comparing mesh and compressor nebulizers in pulmonary function test in pediatric asthma attacks: A double-blind randomized comparative clinical trial10
Enhancing methodological rigor in TCE for COPD rehabilitation10
Efficacy and safety of antifibrotic agents in the treatment of CTD-ILD and RA-ILD: A systematic review and meta-analysis10
Applying the treatable traits approach in bronchiectasis-A scoping review of traits, measurements and treatments implemented by allied health professionals and nurses10
The relationship between lung disease severity and the sputum proteome in cystic fibrosis10
CHANGES IN USE OF INHALED CHRONIC ANTIBIOTICS IN THE EUROPEAN CF POPULATION, A ECFS PATIENT REGISTRY STUDY9
Parenteral treprostinil induction for rapid attainment of therapeutic doses of oral treprostinil9
Mechanical power density, spontaneous breathing indexes, and weaning readiness following prolonged mechanical ventilation9
Exercise training to address lifelong consequences of preterm birth: a survey of perceived needs9
N1303K (p.Asn1303Lys) variant: Expanding frontiers in the treatment of cystic fibrosis9
Background therapy in severe asthma on monoclonal antibody treatment in real life9
Enhanced prothrombotic and proinflammatory activity of circulating extracellular vesicles in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease9
Assessment of the impact of social deprivation, distance to hospital and time to diagnosis on survival in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis9
The association between the stringency of COVID-19 public health mitigation strategies and pediatric asthma-related hospitalizations in Canada: an ecological study over 2 years9
Time to active sitting position: One-year findings from a temporary COVID-19 intensive care unit9
Respiratory physiological changes in pregnancy9
Are biologics effective on lung hyperinflation in patients with resistant asthma? A reply9
Visceral fat-to-muscle mass ratio to predict cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A prospective cohort study9
Alterations in gut microbial community structure in obstructive sleep apnea /hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS): A systematic review and meta-analysis9
Rate of lung function decline slows in the 3 years after targeted lung denervation in COPD9
Home high flow nasal cannula for chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure in COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis9
Characterizing the preserved ratio impaired spirometry phenotype in all severities of asthma9
Impaired respiratory and functional capacity in individuals with sleep BRUXISM: A controlled cross-sectional study9
No remission in 60% of those with childhood-onset asthma - A population-based cohort followed from 8 to 28 years of age9
Differences in lung function between major race/ethnicity groups following hospitalization with COVID-199
Pulmonary function tests in infants following SARS-CoV-2 infection9
Analysis of the quality of e-Consultations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease9
Omega-3 fatty acid intake potentiates bronchodilator response in patients with obesity and poorly controlled asthma9
Validity of a novel respiratory rate monitor comprising stretchable strain sensors during a 6-min walking test in patients with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease9
The impact of healthcare setting on post-COVID mood disorders: a single-centre perspective from Southern Italy Respiratory Intensive Care Unit9
Role of screening for uveitis in subjects with sarcoidosis9
Construction and validation of a nomogram prediction model for death risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by hypercapnic respiratory failure in the intensive care un9
Defining a phenotype of severe COPD patients who develop chronic hypercapnia9
Efficacy of self-management mobile applications for patients with breathlessness: Systematic review and quality assessment of publicly available applications9
Body mass index and lung function decline in persistent asthma9
Is asthma control more than just an absence of symptoms? An expert consensus statement9
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis radiologic features in interstitial lung diseases9
Cyclophosphamide is not associated with clinically relevant late pulmonary dysfunction in Dutch survivors of childhood cancer – The DCCSS-LATER 2 PULM sub-study9
Predictors of treatment response to pregabalin in unexplained or refractory chronic cough9
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and massive hemoptysis: The rationale for bronchial artery embolization9
Dysfunctional mucociliary clearance in asthma and airway remodeling – New insights into an old topic9
Impact of availability of a highly effective cystic fibrosis treatment (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) on lung transplant waitlist and lung transplantation trends in the US9
Editorial Board9
Trends in asthma hospitalizations among adults in Spain: Analysis of hospital discharge data from 2011 to 20209
Characterization of Egyptian cystic fibrosis children including genotypes and phenotypes: A single tertiary center experience8
Artificial intelligence in obstructive sleep apnea: Transforming diagnosis and management8
Prevalence of restrictive lung function in children and adults in the general population8
Noninfectious pulmonary complications after hematopoietic cell transplantation: a comprehensive review8
Identification of sleep phenotypes in COPD using machine learning-based cluster analysis8
Emphysema severity index (ESI) associated with respiratory death in a large Swedish general population8
Relationship between culture conversion and clinical outcomes in nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease: Narrative review8
High burden of respiratory allergy in children warrants early identification and treatment with allergen immunotherapy8
Smoking triggers distinct inflammatory mechanisms in healthy individuals and primary lung cancer patients8
Determinants of radiological patterns and severity in immunocompromised adults with Metapneumovirus infection8
Efficacy of mometasone/indacaterol/glycopyrronium in patients with inadequately controlled asthma with respect to baseline eosinophil count: Post hoc analysis of IRIDIUM study8
SGLT2-inhibitors and asthma outcomes in type 2 diabetes: Insights from a large multicenter study8
Machine learning based detection of true ventilatory restriction8
Regulatory T cells in the blood of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A systematic review and meta-analysis8
Forced oscillatory technique R5-19 values correlate with spirometry FEV1/FVC in severe eosinophilic asthma. An observational, prospective, cohort study8
Morpho-clinical insights into moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea8
COVID-19 pulmonary phenotypes and longitudinal patterns in the first wave of the pandemic8
The burden of mild asthma: Clinical burden and healthcare resource utilisation in the NOVELTY study8
The acute effects of endurance exercise on epithelial integrity of the airways in athletes and non-athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
The detrimental effect of quantity of smoking on survival in progressive fibrosing ILD8
Daily inhaled flow profiles and drug release from dry powder inhalers in patients with bronchial asthma8
A practical approach to pseudoexudative pleural effusions8
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