https://www.chestnet.org/rss/news(c) Copyright 2026 American College of Chest Physicianshttps://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/06/chest-2026-brings-cutting-edge-controversies-to-airways-diseaseFor clinicians who manage asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and other airway diseases, CHEST 2026 will offer a guideline-driven curriculum built around what’s new, immediately applicable, and possibly even controversial. https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/06/new-clinical-guidelines-on-community-acquired-pneumonia-take-top-focus-at-chest-2026Chest infections and disaster response topics at CHEST 2026 include community-acquired pneumonia guidelines, endemic infections, rare-but-deadly pulmonary pathogens, and changes in vaccine policy.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/06/chest-2026-will-prepare-you-for-the-new-era-of-ild-and-lung-transplant-careClinicians who care for patients with interstitial lung disease and those who have undergone lung transplantation will find a CHEST 2026 program packed with timely, practical content, from new treatment guidelines and emerging antifibrotic therapies to transplant management pearls for community providers.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/06/guidelines-ai-and-gray-zones-lung-cancer-program-at-chest-2026-is-built-for-every-expert-in-the-roomThoracic oncology sessions at CHEST 2026 will cover new guidelines on lung cancer diagnosis and staging and central airway obstruction, subsolid lung nodules, AI in lung imaging, and more.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/05/uncovering-the-impact-of-air-pollution-on-patients-with-sarcoidosisA CHEST research grant made it possible for a team at Johns Hopkins to measure air quality in and around the homes of patients with sarcoidosis in hopes of discovering what role air pollution plays in the disease.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/05/world-no-tobacco-day-2026Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World No Tobacco Day.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/05/chest-and-apccmpd-announce-recipient-of-2026-collaborative-fellow-scholarshipMatthew Simpson, MD, will be the mentee for the third year of the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/05/new-chest-research-statement-identifies-critical-gaps-in-the-science-guiding-e-cigarette-regulation“Critical Gaps in the Scientific Basis for Electronic Cigarette Regulation,” developed by the CHEST Tobacco and Vaping Workgroup, is published in the May issue of the journal CHEST. https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/05/access-to-anti-inflammatory-inhalers-for-everyone-with-asthma-is-still-an-urgent-needTogether with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Asthma Day.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/04/creating-a-test-for-an-untestable-diseaseManeesh Bhargava, MBBS, PhD, is working to create a test for sarcoidosis, thanks in part to a John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant from CHEST.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/04/thank-you-volunteersIn honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Neil Freedman MD, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/04/a-path-forward-for-communityA collaborative vision from CHEST and ATS LGBTQIA+ interest groups highlights how partnership, mentorship, and inclusive leadership can advance equity, research, and community in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/chest-news/2026/03/protect-federal-student-loan-access-for-professional-degrees-in-health-careCHEST urges the US Department of Education to recognize physician assistant/associate (PA) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentials as professional degrees under federal regulations for the purpose of student loan qualifications.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/03/harnessing-genetics-to-predict-medication-efficacy-in-sarcoidosisDivya Patel, DO, used CHEST grant funding to investigate genetic differences between patients with sarcoidosis who responded to or didn’t respond to methotrexate. https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/chest-news/2026/03/clean-air-policies-are-critical-to-respiratory-healthCHEST urges the EPA to restore the Endangerment Finding and fully reinstate all clean air policies that uphold the EPA’s core mission to protect human health and the environment.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/02/now-is-not-the-time-to-disappearIn this blog post, Perry Tiberio, MD, PhD, reflects on LGBTQ+ visibility in medicine, the legacy of HIV/AIDS activism, and the responsibility of clinicians to lead with dignity, professionalism, and compassion within the CHEST community.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/02/chest-announces-first-class-of-certified-critical-care-advanced-practice-providers-awarded-ccapp-designationCHEST announces the first class of advanced practice providers to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/02/honoring-a-legacy-empowering-the-futureThe John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant in Sarcoidosis is a grant unlike any other. Created as an endowment, it will continue to support research and inspire clinicians and for decades to come. Read about why his family created this grant to honor his legacy. https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/blog/2026/02/3-wishes-program-unites-technical-expertise-and-human-compassion-in-critical-careIn the Richard Irwin Honor Lecture at CHEST 2025, Thahn Neville, MD, presented on how the 3 Wishes Program provides comforting final moments for their patients and their families.https://www.chestnet.org/newsroom/press-releases/2026/01/chest-critical-care-added-to-web-of-science-emerging-sources-citation-index<i>CHEST^® Critical Care</i>, part of the <i>CHEST</i>^® journal portfolio, received approval for indexation with Web of Science Core Collection.