Hello and a very warm welcome to this edition of European Medical Journal Respiratory, your comprehensive source for insights and developments in the field of respiratory medicine.
In this edition, we have the great pleasure of reporting the exciting events of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2015, which took place from 26th–30th September in the historic city of Amsterdam; an authentic hub of culture, steeped in scientific history and artistic heritage. Complementing the numerous captivating pieces of research that we have endeavoured to bring to you, we also present a series of pioneering abstract reviews written by a host of brilliant academics, as well as interesting interviews from our editorial board members.