Journal of Lung Health and Diseases

ISSN 2689-999X

An open access, peer-reviewed respiratory medicine journal publishing research on lung health and pulmonary disease.

About the Journal

The Journal of Lung Health and Diseases is a peer-reviewed, open access journal on the detection, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic respiratory disease. Its mission is to advance lung health research, policy, practice and education, and to give pulmonologists and researchers a forum to share ideas that improve care for people with pulmonary disorders.

Core topics include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and emphysema, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia and tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and embolism, ARDS, pleural disease and pneumothorax, occupational lung disease and lung transplantation. The journal also covers thoracic cancers, including small cell and non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma, upper respiratory infections, neonatal respiratory distress, bronchoscopy and lung biopsy, and respiratory epidemiology.

Alongside original research, research methods and program evaluations, the journal publishes editorials, commentaries, letters and health policy analysis.

All articles are open access under CC BY 4.0 and receive a DOI.

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Journal Info

Journal Name Journal of Lung Health and Diseases
Journal Short Name J Lung Health Dis
Doi  10.29245/2689.999X
ISSN 2689.999X
Issue Per Year Two Issues Per Year
Article Processing Charge (APC) 950 USD
Publishing Model Fully Open Access 
Average Days in Review 21 Days
Average Days to Publication from Acceptance 7 Days
Total Annual HTML + PDF Usage 2M+ 
Research Articles cited within two years of publication 96 %
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Journal of Lung Health and Diseases peer reviewed?

Yes. Every manuscript is reviewed by independent subject experts before the editors make a decision.

Is Journal of Lung Health and Diseases open access?

Yes. All articles are free to read and download, and are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence.

What topics does the journal cover?

Respiratory medicine, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer and lung transplantation.

What article types are accepted?

Original research, research methods and program evaluations, editorials, commentaries, letters and health policy analysis.

When is the article processing charge (APC) paid?

The APC is charged only after a manuscript is accepted for publication. There is no fee to submit.

When are accepted articles published online?

Accepted articles are published online as soon as they are ready, without waiting for the full issue to be completed.

Do published articles receive a DOI?

Yes. Every published article is assigned a DOI so it can be cited and found permanently.

How do I submit a manuscript?

Use the Sign in link at the top of this page to open the author portal, then submit your manuscript online.