Physicians learn mostly from the cases they have seen in clinical practice and discussed with their colleagues. The authors of the case learning section therefore believe that learning with cases is the best way to master medicine. The cases are presented in an interactive way from symptom to diagnosis including self-evaluation of the participants` knowledge. At the end of each section, references for further reading are displayed.

This collaborative course unites thoracic oncology experts to share comprehensive insights across the lung cancer spectrum, covering everything from screening and rapid diagnosis to palliative care and complex resuscitation ethics. Organised by ERS, with expert contributions from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and European Society of Radiology (ESR), the course aims to:
– present the latest evidence and best practices in lung cancer screening, staging, diagnosis and treatment
– explore recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
– review standards for palliative care and decision-making around resuscitation
– examine approaches to biopsy, biomarker integration and outcome prediction

The Pulmonary Hypertension Masterclass will be focused on the early detection, diagnostic strategy (including ECHO and right heart catheterization practical demonstration, and right heart catheterization simulation) and therapy in patients with pulmonary hypertension. During Case Forum participants are invited to present case reports.

This course aims to improve the early and accurate diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary nodules by training pulmonologists in advanced image-guided navigation and biopsy techniques. Traditional biopsy methods can be less effective and carry higher risks. Using advanced imaging-based technologies, clinicians can enhance navigation, perform safer biopsies, and potentially enable future local treatments, ultimately improving diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and comfort. The course is specifically tailored for pulmonologists with advanced endoscopic expertise, who are proficient in basic bronchoscopy and have experience with cancer diagnostic procedures and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).

To provide an integrated, multidisciplinary update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, with a focus on inflammation, multisystem interactions and multidisciplinary management.

Respiratory medicine in India faces significant gaps in standardised, evidence-based clinical education. Healthcare professionals lack access to structured, comprehensive respiratory education aligned with international guidelines and current practice standards.

The course Nutritional support in pulmonary diseases is a part of the ESPEN educational project aiming to improve the knowledge about Clinical Nutrition and enhancing the quality of the nutritional support given to the patients. It is organized in 4 modules/lectures each addressing different aspects of the topic, the consequent discussion of 2 clinical cases, and the completion of the MCQ test.

The LEAD-BE programme is designed to reflect and respond to the changes that the bronchiectasis management suffered over the past 12-24 months. By combining short, high-yield teaching with immersive simulation using professional actors, the course equips a new generation of bronchiectasis specialists with the clinical reasoning, communication skills and organisational vision required to deliver modern, patient-centred care and to act as drivers of change within their local healthcare systems.

The purpose of ERS HERMES Examination is to assess the knowledge of candidates in respiratory medicine. As this is a summative assessment, the purpose is to distinguish successful candidates, who prove that their knowledge is up-to-date and matches European standards in respiratory medicine. The exam is taken online and invigilated by a third party.

The purpose of ERS HERMES Examination is to assess the knowledge of candidates in respiratory medicine. As this is a summative assessment, the purpose is to distinguish successful candidates, who prove that their knowledge is up-to-date and matches European standards in respiratory medicine. The exam is taken online and invigilated by a third party.

The first ERS Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Conference 2026 is organised in collaboration with EARCO and endorsed by ERN-Lung. This two-day meeting will gather clinicians, scientists, laboratory experts and patient representatives to review current knowledge, present new findings and discuss future directions in AATD research and care.

The ERS Congress is the once-a-year occasion during which world’s respiratory professionals and experts meet in a European city to exchange views and share knowledge.

This session provides a unique opportunity to test your applied knowledge in paediatric respiratory medicine against 30 high-quality, case-based multiple-choice questions, selected from the question pool of the ERS HERMES European examination in paediatric respiratory medicine. All answers are then explained and discussed with a content expert.

This session provides a unique opportunity to test your applied knowledge in adult respiratory medicine against 30 high-quality, case-based multiple-choice questions, selected from the question pool of the ERS HERMES European examination in adult respiratory medicine. All answers are then explained and discussed with a content expert.

The WASOG 2026 will centre on this critical and evolving area of research Sarcoidosis and Interstitial Lung Disease. Each theme will have several sessions, and will include a mixture of basic/translational and clinical science as well as best practice advice. Sessions will include a mixture of didactic lectures, debates and case presentations with lots of time for lively discussion.