Dr Lorena Aída Comeche Casanova

Respiratory Medicine

Dr Lorena Aída Comeche Casanova

Specialist in
  • Lung nodule and lung cancer.
  • Sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep apnoea.
  • Bronchoscopy and echobronchoscopy.
«Committed to excellence in care, teamwork, clinical innovation and the continuous improvement of the patient experience".»
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Professional profile

A specialist in respiratory medicine with a solid clinical track record gained at leading university hospitals. His clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive management of respiratory diseases, with a particular emphasis on obstructive lung disease, pulmonary nodules, respiratory oncology and sleep-related breathing disorders.

His professional practice is underpinned by scientific rigour, multidisciplinary collaboration and person-centred care, integrating clinical innovation and the continuous improvement of the quality of care. He combines clinical practice with active involvement in research.

Education

His training combines a specialisation in Respiratory Medicine, a Doctor of Medicine degree and postgraduate training focused on specific areas of advanced respiratory specialisation.

2025 | Specialist qualification in Bronchoscopy and Pleural Techniques. Francisco de Vitoria University. Madrid.
2023–2024 | Master’s Degree in Environmental Pollution, Climate Change and Respiratory Health. San Pablo CEU University.
2022–2024 | Master’s in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. San Antonio Catholic University.
2018 – 2019 | Master’s in Clinical Management of Healthcare Units. Menéndez Pelayo International University.
2016 – 2018 | Master’s in Sleep Disorders. San Antonio Catholic University, Murcia.
2016 | Accreditation Course for Directors of X-ray Facilities.
2013 | Doctor of Medicine. European University of Madrid.
2007 | Specialist in Respiratory Medicine. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
2002 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

She has spent her professional career in respiratory medicine departments at university hospitals, taking on clinical, organisational and leadership responsibilities.

2016 – 2026 | Associate Head of Pulmonology. Quirónsalud University Hospital, Madrid.
2011 – 2026 | Senior Registrar in Pulmonology. Quirónsalud University Hospital, Madrid.
2008 – 2011 | Resident in Pulmonology. Móstoles University Hospital.
2008 – 2010 | Specialist in Pulmonology. San Rafael Hospital, Madrid.
2007 – 2007 | Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. Navarra University Clinic.

Scientific publications

His scientific publications include papers published in high-impact international journals in the field of respiratory medicine.

2023 | Hughes R, Rapsomaniki E, Bansal AT, Comeche Casanova LA et al. Cluster Analyses From the Real-World NOVELTY Study: Six Clusters Across the Asthma-COPD Spectrum. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2023.05.013
2022 | Levin MJ, Ustianowski A, De Wit S, Comeche Casanova LA et al. Intramuscular AZD7442 (Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab) for the Prevention of Covid-19. New England Journal of Medicine. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2116620
2022 | Golam SM, Janson C, Beasley R, Comeche Casanova LA et al. The burden of mild asthma: Clinical burden and healthcare resource utilisation in the NOVELTY study. Respiratory Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106863
2021 | Bacharier LB, Maspero JF, Katelaris CH, Comeche Casanova LA et al. Dupilumab in children with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma. New England Journal of Medicine. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2106567
2021 | Arenas-De Larriva M, Martín-DeLeon R, Urrutia Royo B, Comeche Casanova LA et al. The role of bronchoscopy in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. ERJ Open Research. doi:10.1183/23120541.00165-2021

Areas of special focus

His areas of specialisation in clinical practice include the following:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
  • Pulmonary nodules and lung cancer.
  • Respiratory sleep disorders and sleep apnoea.
  • Chronic cough, recurrent respiratory infections and bronchiectasis.
  • Lung development and ageing.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Bronchoscopy and echobronchoscopy.
  • Mediastinal and pulmonary cryobiopsy.
  • Pulmonary navigation.
  • Pleural procedures.
  • Respiratory sleep studies: respiratory polygraphy and polysomnography.

Accreditations and memberships

He maintains active links with scientific societies in the field of pulmonology.

  • Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery.
  • Madrid Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery.
  • European Respiratory Society.

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