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Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm: January 26, 2026
Supporting the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act: November 21, 2025
CHEST Joins Medical Organizations in Amicus Brief Supporting AAP Lawsuit to Protect Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy: October 15, 2025; See all >

Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, to Become the 88th President of the American College of Chest Physicians: December 19, 2025
World AIDS Day 2025: December 1, 2025
World COPD Day 2025: November 17, 2025; See all >

FDA warning on montelukast linked to prescription decline for asthma: August 19, 2026 - Sami Hossri, MD, FCCP, said that while data show the warning prompted an immediate and sharp drop in new prescriptions, the shift in overall use was more modest.
MARCH trial challenges routine use of mucoactive therapies in mechanically ventilated patients: August 19, 2026 - Jesse Hall, MD, said the safety findings revealed “clinically significant events and tip the balance from ‘no benefit’ to ‘no benefit and likely harms.’”
Study quantifies reduction in life expectancy for patients with COPD: August 19, 2026 - Author Surya P. Bhatt, MD, MSPH, said whether newer therapies such as biologics or early-disease interventions can recover lost years remains unknown.; See all >

Explore enlightening abstracts and case reports at CHEST 2026: August 11, 2026 - Thousands of oral, rapid-fire, and poster presentations will reveal novel findings, showcase fresh perspectives, spark exciting collaborations, and potentially even shape the future of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Experts to share updates in diagnosis, care of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: August 11, 2026 - Emerging diagnostic algorithms and advances in therapy could transform management of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, an often-overlooked genetic disease that affects the lungs and the liver, said Malik Khurram Khan, MD, FCCP.
Clinicians to explore timely recognition, treatment of autoimmune crises in ICU: August 11, 2026 - Rheumatologic diseases can be difficult to recognize when encountered in the ICU. Missing these diagnoses can delay life-saving therapies and significantly impact patients’ outcomes, said Rami Batarseh, MD, FCCP.; See all >

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community: December 4, 2025
At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant: October 29, 2025
Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy: September 30, 2025; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023; See all >