touchRESPIRATORY is delighted to welcome Dr S Shahzad Mustafa to our Editorial Board. Dr Mustafa serves as the Division Head of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at Rochester Regional Health, where he provides care to both adult and paediatric patients. His clinical and research interests span immunodeficiency, asthma, asthma biologics, and the interplay between asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis.
A distinguished member of professional societies including the AAAAI, ACAAI, and FAACT, Dr Mustafa is deeply committed to advancing the understanding and management of allergic and respiratory diseases. His research also explores quality of life considerations in food allergy and secondary immunodeficiency resulting from malignancy and chemotherapeutics.
Dr Mustafa expressed enthusiasm for cross-specialty collaboration to improve patient care. Reflecting on his decision to join the Editorial Board, he shared his hopes to “Partner with a different specialty than my own to advance the management of disease states managed by both specialties.”
We are thrilled to have Dr Mustafa join the touchREVIEWS in Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases Editorial Board and look forward to his valuable contributions.
Editorial Board
Introducing the Editorial Board of touchREVIEWS in Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases, who support our mission to advance medical knowledge and practice by ensuring the integrity, relevance, and impact of the content we publish. Together, we strive to foster a vibrant academic community and contribute to the continuous improvement of respiratory and pulmonary healthcare worldwide.
👉 Read our previous interview with Dr Mustafa from CHEST 2025: Allergic Rhinitis in 2025.
A quick 5-minute read offering expert insights into the evolving management of allergic rhinitis, including advancements in precision medicine, biologic therapies, and the importance of tailoring treatment strategies to individual patient needs.
Cite: Meet our new Editorial Board member: Dr S Shahzad Mustafa, allergy & immunology expert. touchRESPIRATORY. 14 November 2025.
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