Abstract
Synopsis: The European Respiratory Society sets out its mission “to alleviate suffering from respiratory disease and promote lung health through research, sharing of knowledge and through medical and public education.” Knowledge is shared and medical education is notably advanced by the quarterly publication of European Respiratory Monographs. Each of these short books focuses on a specific clinical area and aims to use a basis of practical scientific information, illustrative case studies and clinically relevant information on diagnosis and management in order to “guide the reader through the recognition of symptoms, investigating diagnosis and the treatment of symptoms.”