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Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network

This Network serves as the main resource and forum for issues related to pulmonary infections as well as disaster response and global health.

CHEST members can join this Network for leadership and networking opportunities, plus the chance to hear the latest news first.

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MUST READS IN CHEST PHYSICIAN®

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CHEST INFECTIONS SECTION

The Burden of Post-TB Lung Disease

7 MINUTE READ
Headshots of Zein Kattih, MD; Jesse Sherratt, DO, FCCP; Vikramjit Mukherjee, MD
DISASTER RESPONSE AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECTION

Medical Preparedness and Critical Care for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

4 MINUTE READ

ARTICLES AND BLOGS

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CHEST INFECTIONS SECTION

Aspergillus in Bronchiectasis: An Expanding Spectrum of Disease and Diagnostic Challenge

2 MINUTE READ
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DISASTER RESPONSE AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECTION

Fire Preparedness—and What We Can Learn From the Great Los Angeles Fires of 2025

3 MINUTE READ
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CHEST INFECTIONS SECTION

From Decline to Resurgence: Rise and Response to US and Global TB Burden

3 MINUTE READ
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Clinician education and resources

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INFOGRAPHIC

Measles: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Highly Contagious Airborne Virus

Access a quick-reference infographic on measles risk factors, complications, treatment, and more.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Fluid Dynamics: Tackling the IV Fluid Shortage Challenge

The IV fluid shortage underscores a persistent issue in health care that has been exacerbated by natural disasters.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Hyperthermia, Heat Injury, and Heatstroke

Review the unique clinical presentation, management, and treatment of heat-related critical care.

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BRIDGING SPECIALTIES®

Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis

Explore essential tools that will help clinicians detect disease earlier, diagnose accurately, and effectivley manage symptoms to help close care gaps.
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WEBINAR

Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy Through Relationship Building

Experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy with their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults

Better understand the importance of accurate diagnosis, optimized antibiotic use, and awareness of disease severity.

More educational content

Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network Leadership

Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP

Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP

Network Chair

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Amee Patrawalla, MD, FCCP

Amee Patrawalla, MD, FCCP

Network Vice-Chair

Get to know Dr. Patrawalla »

Sebastian Kurz, MD, FCCP
Chair, Chest Infections Section

Kelly Pennington, MD
Vice-Chair, Chest Infections Section

John Agapian, MD, FCCP
Chair, Disaster Response and Global Health Section

Aloke Chakravarti, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, Disaster Response and Global Health Section

Subhakar Kandi, MD, MBBS, FCCP
Network Member-at-Large

Charles Volk, MD
Network Member-at-Large

Salim Surani, MD, FCCM, FCCP
Ex-Officio

Sections in this Network

Chest Infections Section

Disaster Response and Global Health Section

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