Jonckheere, LeanderPapadopoulou, EfthymiaPiedepalumbo, FedericaAkkerman, Onno W.Duarte, RaquelPremuda, Chiara2026-02-162026-02-162025-04-14ERJ Open Res. 2025 Apr 14;11(2):01262-2024. doi: 10.1183/23120541.01262-2024. eCollection 2025 Marhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/10947EditorialExtract: The 2024 European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria, brought together leading experts worldwide to address some of the most pressing challenges in respiratory medicine. In the field of respiratory infections, the congress highlighted notable advancements, particularly regarding pulmonary aspergillosis, tuberculosis (TB) and cystic fibrosis (CF), reflecting the rapidly evolving landscape in this area. This article aims to provide an overview of the key highlights from the congress in the field of respiratory infections, offering insights into the latest research, treatment innovations and ongoing challenges in managing these complex respiratory diseases.This highlights article shares key updates in the field of respiratory infections from the 2024 #ERSCongress, focusing on new research and the need for fair access to care to help tackle global challenges in respiratory infections and improve patient care https://bit.ly/40gDmrj.engTuberculosisRespiratory InfectionERS CongressEuropean Respiratory SocietyInfecções RespiratóriasEditorial10.1183/23120541.01262-20242312-054140230434