“Conventional cigarettes need to be equated with new consumption models”
The Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) aims to achieve a tobacco-free generation “as soon as possible.” We spoke with its president, Francisco Garcia, who also reveals innovations in this cutting-edge specialty: the inclusion of targeted therapies, precision medicine and early diagnosis, among others. SEPAR held its 57th National Congress, marked by important achievements such as the spread of RICU in Spanish hospitals and the strengthening of health education, as well as the launch of projects such as Cassandra for lung cancer screening.
With approximately 6,000 members, the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) is the largest representative body for the respiratory system in all of Europe. It consists primarily of pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and pediatric pulmonologists, as well as nurses and respiratory physiotherapists. “Our goal is to make SEPAR the standard for … + read more
Early initiation of smoking worsens the prognosis of COPD
A new study found that the effect of this factor is independent of smoking level, adversely affecting numerous clinicopathological parameters. + read more
Star explorers at the winter meeting of SEPAR regions
The 31st meeting is meeting time in the areas of TIR, COPD, EPID, Sleep and Ventilation, Smoking, Respiratory Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care and EROM. + read more
SEPAR Congress: Best of the Year in COPD, Smoking, Respiratory Nursing and Interventional Pulmonology
COPD is a complex and heterogeneous disease. The presence of mucus plaques is associated with worsening lung function. Therefore, mucous plaques are a therapeutic target. Analysis of achievements in various areas of pulmonology. + read more
SEPAR expresses concern about the extension of the approval period for the new Tobacco Control Plan
Statement by the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) on the extension of the new anti-tobacco plan prepared by the Ministry of Health. + read more
SEPAR and FENAER require implementation of a Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Plan
Without funding for smoking cessation programs, more than 50,000 smokers do not receive treatment. + read more
The six pulmonology departments of the Infanta Leonor University Hospital are distinguished for their high quality of care and excellence.
In particular, accreditation COPD department (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) as a specialized department that meets quality criteria; The sleep unit and ILD (diffuse interstitial lung disease) unit have received specialist unit accreditation with excellence criteria, and the asthma unit has been upgraded to specialist unit accreditation. + read more