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Association of Lung Quantitative CT Scan Textures With Systemic Inflammation and Mortality in COPD

Forecasting the Global Economic and Health Burden of COPD From 2025 Through 2050

Association of Physical Frailty With Incidence and Life Expectancy of COPD: A Population-Based Cohort Study

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A Novel Upper-Extremity Sensor-Based Approach to Predict COPD Adverse Outcomes in an Acute Setting

Flow Profiles Identify Sources of Poor Metered Dose Inhaler Technique

GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Targeted Testing and Augmentation Therapy

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Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Single-Inhaler Triple vs Long-Acting Beta₂-Agonist-Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy for COPD

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Inhaled Menthol for Dyspnea Relief During Cycle Exercise in COPD: A Randomized Trial
Michele R. Schaeffer, PhD, Andreas von Leupoldt, PhD, and Daniel Langer, PhD, with Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Does Add-On Dupilumab Treatment Improve Health-Related Quality of Life and Respiratory Symptoms In Patients With COPD and Type 2 Inflammation?

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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.

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CHEST MedCast

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CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Asthma

New content from CHEST Annual Meeting and CHEST SEEK^® education has been added to the CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Asthma. Try out free sample content found in the pathway.

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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.

Read a white paper that dives into the results of a clinical survey that assessed factors driving delays in diagnosis and optimal management of COPD.

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View an interactive infographic provides bite-sized information on COPD diagnosis, staging, and more for busy family practice and primary care clinicians.

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Explore self-paced modules to understand how to administer appropriate diagnostic tests, determine the severity of disease, and proceed with next steps.

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ASTHMA AND COPD SECTION

The Emerging Role of Biologic Therapy in Asthma-COPD Overlap
Biologics are an emerging option for select patients with asthma-COPD overlap, particularly those with T2-high inflammatory phenotypes.

BRONCHIECTASIS SECTION

Airway Crossroads: The Overlap of Bronchiectasis and Obstructive Lung Disease
Bronchiectasis frequently coexists with asthma or COPD, forming an overlap phenotype that’s increasingly recognized but often overlooked.

PEDIATRIC CHEST MEDICINE SECTION

Advocating for Environmental Justice on Behalf of Pediatric Patients
Pediatric pulmonologists need to advocate for policies that promote environmental justice and help ensure that all children can grow up in safe, healthy environments.

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^®

Study Explores Geographic Disparities in TDT Among Veterans With COPD
Reducing geographic barriers to tobacco depence treatment will require multidisciplinary approaches and innovative, equitable health care solutions.

Prevention of COPD Exacerbations With an Eosinophilic Endotype
With the recent US approval of the IL-5-directed monoclonal antibody mepolizumab as an add-on therapy for patients with COPD, the era of COPD biologics is undeniably here.

CHEST ADVOCATES

Speaking Up for the Breathless
The COPD Foundation shares how it empowers patients, fights for policy change, and collaborates with the health care community.

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