Patient Preference and Adherence

Comprehensive Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Chronic respiratory diseases, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, represent a significant global health burden. Effective management of these conditions requires a multifaceted approach that includes inhalation therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, biologic therapies, physical activity, and psychological support.

This article collection aims to explore these key components in the management of chronic respiratory diseases, with a focus on enhancing treatment adherence and improving patient outcomes. Inhalation therapy is the cornerstone of treatment, but adherence challenges related to device complexity and patient understanding persist. The collection examines strategies to improve inhaler use, such as patient education and simplified devices. Pulmonary rehabilitation, which combines physical activity, education, and behavioral interventions, is increasingly recognized as an essential aspect of managing respiratory conditions, particularly in COPD.

The collection will explore how pulmonary rehabilitation programs can improve functional capacity, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life. Additionally, the growing role of biologic therapies, particularly in severe asthma and COPD, will be addressed, focusing on their ability to reduce exacerbations and improve long-term control. Psychological support will also be discussed, as mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can significantly impact treatment adherence and overall well-being. By integrating these diverse elements—pharmacological, physical, and psychological care—this collection offers a comprehensive perspective on optimizing care and outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

Key topics appropriate for this article collection include, but are not limited, to:

• Inhalation therapy: multiple devices vs. single device, adherence challenges, patient preferences, improving adherence, device usability, and patient education
• Pulmonary rehabilitation: benefits, components, and integration into treatment plans
• Physical activity as part of a holistic management strategy
• The role of biologic therapies in severe asthma and COPD
• Psychological support: addressing mental health issues and enhancing treatment adherence
• Personalizing care through patient preferences and shared decision-making

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are existing members of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and Author Submission Instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submissions is 31st January 2026.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code RLZYR to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection, and to receive a 10% APC discount for your submission.

If you have any queries regarding this Article Collection, please reach out to the Commissioning Editor, Darcy Hodge ([email protected]).

Dr Alessandra Tomasello is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joining the Cahill Group. She attended Comenius University of Bratislava (SK) where she obtained her MD degree. She then attended the School of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Palermo, where she completed her residency in Pulmonology. Her primary research interest is mainly focused on chronic respiratory diseases with particular interest in asthma and COPD: pathophysiological mechanisms, biomarkers, characterization of phenotypes of the disease, evaluation of airway remodelling processes and the effects of treatments and target therapy.

Dr Tomasello's ORCID page can be found here.