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JOURNAL CHEST^®

Plasma Protein Biomarkers of Spirometry Measures of Impaired Lung Function

Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Dietary Pattern, Sputum DNA Methylation, and Lung Health

CHEST^® PULMONARY

High BMI and COPD Outcomes in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Occurrence of Emphysema in Individuals With Williams-Beuren Syndrome

The Value of a High-Volume Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Program for Patients With Severe Emphysema

GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Targeted Testing and Augmentation Therapy

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Lessons Learned: Risk Factors and Clinical Impact of Severe Pneumothorax After Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction With Endobronchial Valves
Judith Maria Brock, MD, and Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

What are the effects of low-dose morphine on sleep efficiency and other sleep parameters in COPD?

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COPD resources to enhance patient care

Clinician education and in-person training

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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.

INFOGRAPHIC

Initial Maintenance Therapy Selection for Patients With COPD

Three infographics highlight the steps to take when choosing a therapy path for a patient with COPD.

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PROGRAMS & TRAINING

First 5 Minutes^®: Compassionate COPD Care

Equip yourself with essential communication strategies to enhance patient-centered care during key stages of COPD management.

VIDEO LIBRARY

CHEST MedCast

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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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Bridging Specialties^®: Timely Diagnosis and Treatment for COPD

CHEST is developing tools and resources for pulmonologists, primary care physicians, and advanced practice providers to help improve the time to diagnosis and treatment for COPD. Learn how to administer appropriate diagnostic tests, determine the severity of disease, and proceed with next steps in the treatment and management of COPD.

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CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Airways Disorders Network educates clinicians about airways disorders, including asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, pediatric medicine, and diseases of large and small airways.

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COPD 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.

BRONCHIECTASIS SECTION

Strengthening More Than Just Airways
Emerging research reveals that nutrition and exercise are two powerful yet underutilized tools in managing bronchiectasis.

PEDIATRIC CHEST MEDICINE SECTION

Advancements in Pediatric Airway Evaluation
Pediatric airway anatomy evaluation continues to evolve with the development of newer technologies such as dynamic volumetric computed tomography.

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY AND REHABILITATION SECTION

GOLDen Handcuffs: Beyond Spirometry in COPD
When it comes to diagnosing COPD, clinicians must look beyond spirometry and physiology to see a patient fully.

PULMONARY PERSPECTIVES^®

A Sticky Road: Mucus Pathology in COPD
Targeting mucus pathology could provide a novel approach to addressing the underlying mechanisms contributing to airway obstruction.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

MATINEE Shows Positive Results for Mepolizumab in COPD
Clinicians have a second option for treating patients with high type 2 inflammation now that the FDA has approved the drug for those with an eosinophilic phenotype.

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