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Asthma

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JOURNAL CHEST^®

Implementation and Effectiveness of Guideline-Recommended Clinical Activities for Children With Asthma

Choosing the Right Biologic for the Right Patient With Severe Asthma

A 1-Year Weight Management Program for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma With Obesity

Impact of Dyspnea on Adults With Respiratory Symptoms Without a Defined Diagnosis

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Tackling Comprehensive Asthma Education for Providers One Breath at a Time

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Effect of Azithromycin on Asthma Remission in Adults With Persistent Uncontrolled Asthma

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Asthma-COPD Overlap: What are the important questions?
Don Sin, MD, and Dominique Pepper, MD (moderator)

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GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Can weight management improve asthma-related outcomes at 1 year in patients with difficult-to-treat asthma and obesity?

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Asthma resources to enhance patient care

Clinician education and in-person training

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INFOGRAPHIC

Biologics in Asthma: Changing the Severe Asthma Paradigm

Biologic therapies have transformed asthma treatment by reducing exacerbations and improving quality of life.

WHITE PAPER

Unconscious Bias in Treatment Decisions for Uncontrolled Asthma

Read about a study among pulmonologists and PCPs on the biases that impact clinical decision-making.

WEBINAR

Complexities of Asthma Treatment: Strategies for Enhanced Management

Gain insights and practical approaches for enhanced patient care in asthma management.

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ONLINE LEARNING

CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Asthma

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

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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Apply for Grant Funding by April 14

CHEST is offering several research and community impact grants, including a new $150,000 grant to support work advancing equitable health outcomes for communities most impacted by lung health disparities.

PODCAST

Implicit Bias in Uncontrolled Asthma Care: Impacts on Clinical Decision-Making

Drs. Isaretta Riley, Nicola Hanania, and Jay Peters explore the latest research on unconscious bias in asthma treatment and provide recommendations for more equitable care.

Patient education assets

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Asthma news and notes

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ASTHMA AND COPD SECTION

Expanding treatments for COPD management
Recent FDA approval of dupilumab and ensifentrine marks significant progress in therapies targeting inflammation, lung function, and symptom relief for patients with COPD.

PEDIATRIC CHEST MEDICINE SECTION

AI applications in pediatric pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine
AI enhances pediatric care by enabling real-time interventions, tracking compliance, and supporting clinical decisions.

BRONCHIECTASIS SECTION

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

APP INTERSECTION

Mitigating risk of asthma emergencies during respiratory season
Safe asthma care, especially for children, requires a proactive approach. Providers should work with families to put the proper plans in place.

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.

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