COPD

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JOURNAL CHEST^®

Occupational Exposure to Charcoal Smoke and Dust, a Major Risk Factor for COPD

Exacerbation History and Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism in COPD

Differential Association of COPD Subtypes With Cardiovascular Events and COPD Exacerbations

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

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

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

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

In patients with COPD, what are the risks and protective factors associated with silent airway mucus plugs?

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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.

Screenshots of the COPD modules on a laptop and a tablet

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 Honor Lecture Series

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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

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 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

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.

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