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During the annual conference of the German Respiratory Society (DGP = Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin) in 2024, updated recommendations for lung function testing have been published. The original full-length version can be downloaded free of charge as pfd-paper from the journal entitled "Atemwegs- und Lungenkrankheiten, Jahrgang 50 (2024) März (111-184)". In the current recommendations new approaches have been embedded that focus on modern interpretations of lung function results, as has been proposed by the ERS (European Respiratory Society) in collaboration with the ATS (American Thoracic Society). This targets the spirometry, the whole bodyplethysmography, diffusion capacity testing, testing for bronchodilation, unspecific bronchoprovocation in addition to the reference values. Oscillometry and respiratory muscle function testing are also included in the recommendations. The current publication considers itself as a short version of the most important topics of the full-length lung function recommendations. However, reading also the full-length paper is strongly emphasised based on the understanding that lung function testing is highly important in daily clinical practice when dealing with patients suffering from respiratory diseases., Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

Scientifically validated web-based training videos for proper inhalation technique were increasingly used by an international audience during the pandemic. Translations into additional languages would support a larger patient population. https://bit.ly/3lYQwsD., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared., (Copyright ©The authors 2023.)

Background: Medicine is becoming increasingly digitalized. Digital applications are finding their way into health care. The aim of the study was to record the attitudes of members of the German Respiratory Society (DGP) towards digitalization., Methods: The study was conducted in cooperation with the DGP, the German Respiratory League and the Health Innovation Hub (HIH) of the German Federal Ministry of Health. Data were gathered with the help of an online questionnaire (July/August 2021), analyzed descriptively and supplemented with a subgroup comparison regarding proactivity of the members., Results: 284 questionnaires were complete and included in the analysis (31% female); 76.4% believed that digitalization would change their daily professional life within five years. 47.2% had prescribed or planned to prescribe Digital Health Applications (DiGA). Lack of technology skills of patients and the time required for health professionals were seen as critical (49.3 and 47.5%). Regarding DiGA, scientific proof of efficacy (48.9%) and ease of use for patients (47.9%) were rated as most important. The subgroup comparison showed that 42.7% actively informed themselves about digital medicine and that this group saw more opportunities for meaningful use of DiGA., Conclusion: The members of the DGP have mostly a positive view about the profound changes expected from digital medicine. The more active the role of DGP members and other professional societies, the more digital elements can add value to practice., Competing Interests: Die Autor:innen sind Mitglieder verschiedener Fachgesellschaften, wie oben angegeben, und bekleiden unterschiedliche ehrenamtliche Ämter innerhalb der Fachgesellschaften. Dr. Majorski erhielt zweckgebundene Forschungsförderungen der Deutschen Atemwegsliga e.V. zur Entwicklung der SRI-App. Prof. Mathes erhielt Honorare der Deutschen Atemwegsliga e.V. für die methodische Betreuung. Weitere Interessenkonflikte bestehen nicht., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)