Respiratory Medicine

Aims & Scope

Respiratory Medicine is an internationally-renowned journal devoted to the rapid publication of clinically-relevant respiratory medicine research.

It combines cutting-edge original research with state-of-the-art reviews dealing with all aspects of respiratory diseases and therapeutic interventions.

Topics include adult and paediatric medicine, epidemiology, immunology and cell biology, physiology, occupational disorders, and the role of allergens and pollutants.

Respiratory Medicine is increasingly the journal of choice for publication of phased trial work, commenting on effectiveness, dosage and methods of action.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.063

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	145

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4380

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2687

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The St George's Respiratory Questionnaire

  Citation: 1420

  Authors: P.W., F.H., C.M.

• Identifying ‘well-controlled’ and ‘not well-controlled’ asthma using the Asthma Control Questionnaire

  Citation: 755

  Authors: Elizabeth F., Jean, Linda, Eric D.

• Measurement properties and interpretation of three shortened versions of the asthma control questionnaire

  Citation: 737

  Authors: Elizabeth F., Klas, Ann-Christin, Elisabeth

• Inhaler mishandling remains common in real life and is associated with reduced disease control

  Citation: 713

  Authors: Andrea S., Marco, Vincenzo, Cristina, Marco, Paola, Maria, Nicola, Piersante, Maria, Margherita

• Research in high flow therapy: Mechanisms of action

  Citation: 621

  Authors: Kevin, Thomas L., Marla R., Thomas H.

• Effects of long-term treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid on growth and pulmonary function in asthmatic children

  Citation: 568

  Authors: L., S.

• Pulse oximetry: Understanding its basic principles facilitates appreciation of its limitations

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Edward D., Michael M., Mallory M.

• The role of mast cells in allergic inflammation

  Citation: 521

  Authors: Kawa

• Effect of incorrect use of dry powder inhalers on management of patients with asthma and COPD

  Citation: 434

  Authors: Federico, Antoine, Jean, Thomas, Lorenzo, Marielle, Richard, Joaquin, Jose L., Peter, Chris, Mark, Graham K.

• The history of tuberculosis

  Citation: 421

  Authors: Thomas M.

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