Journal: Respiration
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025
The etiology of lung diseases is often attributed to the interaction between endogenous and exogenous factors. In this context, sex and gender are increasingly recognized as important influences. Both sociocultural gender differences and biological sex characteristics play critical roles, affecting aspects such as pathogenesis, co-morbidities, disease perception, psychological distress, and treatment adherence and response. A deep understanding of sex- and gender-specific characteristics in pneumology, along with their integration into clinical practice, is essential for tailored diagnostics and therapies, as well as for the holistic care of patients.
Respiration is calling for contributions to its collection on sex and gender in respiratory medicine. Submissions are welcome across all areas of respiratory and critical care medicine, including COPD, asthma, thoracic oncology, pulmonary hypertension, critical care, and sleep medicine. We welcome original research, reviews, and case reports.
Please select the option “Call for Papers: Sex and Gender in Respiratory Medicine” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.
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