ERS International Congress, Madrid, 2019: highlights from the Paediatric Assembly

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
• Pulmonology
• Clinical Pediatrics

Background:

• The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Paediatric Assembly convenes experts in pediatric respiratory health.
• The 2019 ERS International Congress showcased cutting-edge research in the field.
• Early career members and group chairs provide a curated overview of presented findings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight significant and interesting findings in pediatric respiratory medicine from the 2019 ERS International Congress.
• To provide a concise summary of key advancements presented in Madrid.
• To offer insights from both established and emerging researchers in the field.

Main Methods:

• Review and synthesis of presentations from the 2019 ERS International Congress.
• Expert commentary and summarization by Group Chairs and Early Career Members of the Paediatric Assembly.
• Organization of findings by topic, with summaries at the end of each chapter.

Main Results:

• Identification of several key findings across various pediatric respiratory subspecialties.
• Summaries of novel research in areas such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and congenital lung disease.
• Insights into the latest diagnostic and therapeutic developments in pediatric pulmonology.

Conclusions:

• The 2019 ERS Congress presented impactful research advancing pediatric respiratory care.
• This article serves as a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers seeking an overview of recent pediatric pulmonology advancements.
• Continued innovation in the field promises improved outcomes for children with respiratory conditions.