From Conundrum to Cures, Pioneering Breakthroughs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research: Introduction to an AJRCCM Special Issue.

The article focuses on expressing gratitude to the international respiratory community for their overwhelming response to the call for papers on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), leading to the creation of a second issue with a strong emphasis on COPD content. It authors highlight the exciting advancements in COPD research, with a growing understanding of key biological pathways and the potential for new therapeutics in the field.