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It is that time of the year! Thousands of healthcare professionals are gathering in Madrid, Spain, where one of the most popular scientific events in the field of respiratory medicine - the ERS congress - is taking place. For those of you who may not have the chance to attend in person and benefit from the rich exchange of information, Boehringer I... ngelheim and Univadis are joining forces to bring you the latest news and expert opinions in "real time". Scroll down to access news articles and podcast sessions featuring some of the leading experts in respiratory medicine, who would like to share their ERS experience with you. Come back every day for more! Recent updates for the treatment of interstitial lung disease (ILD) were presented and discussed at the 2019 European Respiratory Society (ERS) annual congress, including analyses from the COLDICE study, the RELIEF trial, the INBUILD trial, and the SENSCIS trial. The objective of this report is to provide healthcare professionals with highlights from the presentations that are most relevant to their daily practice. At the 2019 European Respiratory Society (ERS) annual congress held in Madrid, Spain, from 28 September 2 October, new concepts were presented and discussed, including: advancements in pharmacologic treatments, the appropriate use of ICS therapy, treatment of exacerbations, as well as new insights on pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise capacity in patients with COPD and co-morbidities of COPD. The objectives of this report are to inform interested healthcare professionals about the main COPD topics of discussion and highlights from the ERS 2019 and provide expert viewpoints on the clinical relevance of the new data for daily practice. Dr Nazia Chaudhuri explains the progressive fibrosing ILD phenotype. See what Vincent Cottin, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, has to say about the threat of pulmonary fibrosis across a range of ILDs. See what Professor Toby Maher has to say in relation to this question. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) encompasses a ...Read More