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JOURNAL CHEST^®

Translating the Interplay of Cognition and Physical Performance in COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for People With Persistent Symptoms After COVID-19

Pulmonary Cellular Toxicity in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Guidance on Mitigating the Risk of Transmitting Respiratory Infections During Nebulization by the COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Short-Acting Beta-Agonists, Antibiotics, Oral Corticosteroids, and the Associated Burden of COPD

Developing an Evidence-Based Interprofessional Algorithm to Apply Noninvasive Ventilation in Acute Exacerbation of COPD

A Qualitative Study Identifying the Potential Risk Mechanisms Leading to Hospitalization for Patients With Chronic Lung Disease

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

The Role of Palliative Care in COPD
Anand S. Iyer, MD, MSPH, and Gretchen Winter, MD (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Is spirometry-defined small airways obstruction associated with increased mortality?

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COPD resources to enhance patient care

Clinician education and in-person training

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PODCAST

Reevaluating the Standard of Care: A Look at Delivery Devices for COPD

When selecting a delivery device for patients with COPD, there are a lot of factors to consider. Drs. Navitha Ramesh and Allen Blaivas discuss nebulizer therapy, delivery devices, and patient education.

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INFOGRAPHIC

Updates in COPD Guidelines and Treatment

The 2024 GOLD report includes updated screening, vaccination, and spirometry guidelines, among many other changes.

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PODCAST

Recognizing & Addressing the Burden of COPD Exacerbations

What is a COPD exacerbation, and what puts patients at risk of them? Drs. Stephanie Christenson and Ron Balkissoon discuss them and the burden of COPD exacerbations on patients.

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PROGRAMS & TRAINING

First 5 Minutes^®: Cultural Humility

Understand the role of interpersonal racism and racial microaggressions in patient-provider interactions, and gain skills to strengthen your patient relations.

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ONLINE LEARNING

CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Asthma

Improve your expertise in asthma diagnosis and management with bite-sized educational resources.

Downloadable educational assets

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Help guide your patients through COPD therapy options

Three new infographics highlight the steps to take when choosing a therapy path for a patient with COPD. Understand the options to ensure your patients get the most appropriate treatment.

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Initial Maintenance Therapy Selection for Patients With COPD

Escalating Therapy in Patients With COPD Who Remain Symptomatic

Escalating Therapy in Patients With COPD Experiencing Exacerbations

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CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

What do you recommend for this patient with COPD?
The authors describe the case of a patient with COPD exacerbations and talk through possible treatment recommendations.

PULMONARY PERSPECTIVES^®

Military burn pits: Their evidence and implications for respiratory health
Various studies have explored respiratory function during and after deployment in search of a correlation between pulmonary disease and exposures from military service.

CHEST ADVOCATES

Tackling the Massive Threat of Climate Change
Hear from Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, on how clinicians can take an active role in matters of environmental justice.

ASTHMA AND COPD SECTION

Expanding recommendations for RSV vaccination
This article highlights the existing adjuvanted RSVPreF3 vaccine and an ongoing trial investigating the vaccine's safety in a population at increased risk for RSV.

BRONCHIECTASIS SECTION

Bronchiectasis: A call to action
Increased clinical trial enrollment is needed to advance research and improve treatment for bronchiectasis.

PEDIATRIC CHEST MEDICINE SECTION

Severe early-life respiratory infections heighten pediatric OSA risk
Children with severe LRTIs within the first 2 years of life had a 2.06-fold increased risk of developing pediatric OSA by age 5, new research shows.

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