International Journal of General Medicine

Today in Pulmonary Medicine from the Bench to Bedside and Beyond

International Journal of General Medicine seeks to publish innovations in clinical, translational, and basic science that improve our knowledge and management of pulmonary diseases. Although the scope of pulmonary medicine is vast, we seek impactful contributions that use state-of-the-art approaches to promote lung health in the areas of obstructive airways disease, fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, sleep, neural control of breathing, environmental medicine, and population health. Topics may also include new therapeutics, biomarkers, diagnostics, devices, and new research methodology.

Lung diseases represent one of the most widespread and severe categories of medical conditions globally. In the United States alone, tens of millions of people are affected by various forms of lung disease, ranging from mild respiratory issues to life-threatening conditions. These diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer, among others. The primary causes of lung disease are well established: tobacco smoke—both first-hand and second-hand exposure—remains the leading risk factor. In addition, respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza can significantly damage lung function, particularly in vulnerable populations. Genetic factors also play a critical role, with inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis contributing to chronic respiratory problems. Environmental pollutants, occupational exposures, and lifestyle factors further compound the risk, making lung health a critical area of public health concern.

Article types such as Original Research, Reviews and Commentaries are welcomed. Case reports/series are not sought; any submitted to the International Journal of General Medicine will be diverted to the International Medical Case Reports Journal.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Innovative pulmonary therapeutics
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Genetic factors of pulmonary health
- Environmental and lifestyle factors affecting pulmonary health

All manuscripts submitted to the Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisor for this collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member). Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The Guest Advisor Dr. Reynold A. Panettieri declares no conflict of interest.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code 5E564 to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is July 31 2026.