The White Paper on Pulmonology

The White Paper on Pulmonology, edited by the scientific societies AIPO-ITS/ETS and SIP/IRS, is intended as a concise and authoritative reference tool designed to facilitate dialogue with local, regional, and national administrators. Through an up-to-date analysis of the most significant diseases of the respiratory system, the volume also addresses key organizational issues, outlining the framework for care of patients with respiratory diseases in accordance with current regulations. Each chapter offers a snapshot of the current situation, highlights its critical issues and proposes concrete and feasible solutions to improve the organization of services and the quality of care. A comprehensive and authoritative overview of Italian Pulmonology made possible thanks to the knowledge and experience of clinical experts in Respiratory Diseases, Authors and Reviewers, as well as representatives of associations of patients with respiratory diseases. The White Paper on Pulmonology is not merely a technical volume, but a concrete contribution through which AIPO-ITS/ETS and SIP/IRS, together with patient associations, affirm the importance of respiratory health within the National Health Service.