Comparative assessment of ChatGPT and Gemini answers to common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease questions: An expert panel evaluation by pulmonologists

Mutlu Onur Güçsav, Damla Serçe Unat, Onur Akçay, Ömer Selim Unat, Aysu Ayrancı, Ahmet Emin Erbaycu, Department of Chest Diseases, Bakırcay University, Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bakırcay University, Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Chronic Respiratory Disease

Published online on April 15, 2026

Abstract

Chronic Respiratory Disease, Volume 23, January-December 2026.
BackgroundAI-based chatbots are increasingly used as sources of health information. However, their reliability in delivering accurate and scientifically sound responses to patient questions remains uncertain, especially in chronic diseases such as chronic ...