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CHEST Comments on Nicotine Yield in Cigarettes and Other Products: October 1, 2025 - CHEST responds to the FDA’s proposed rule on nicotine yield in cigarettes, urging stronger regulations, immediate implementation, expanded product coverage, and comprehensive support for tobacco cessation and public health.
CHEST Advocates for Reducing Harmful Emissions and Protecting Vulnerable Populations: September 30, 2025 - CHEST urges the EPA to uphold the Endangerment Finding and strengthen environmental protections, advocating against rollbacks on emission standards to safeguard respiratory health and protect vulnerable populations.
CHEST Reinforces Science-Based Medicine as a Guiding Principle: September 29, 2025 - CHEST reinforces science-based medicine as a core organizational value, committing to lead with science by supporting scientific discovery, applying evidence-based practices, and promoting trustworthy resources to deliver better outcomes and improve quality of life for everyone.; See all >

World COPD Day 2025: November 17, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World COPD Day.
World Pneumonia Day 2025: November 12, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Pneumonia Day.
Glenview Medical Association Displays White Ribbons to Raise Awareness for Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection: November 3, 2025 - To raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection, CHEST will display white ribbons around its Glenview headquarters at 2595 Patriot Boulevard during the month of November.; See all >

Phase 3 IMPALA-2 clinical trial shows inhaled molgramostim promising for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: November 19, 2025 - An ongoing 96-week, open-label period of the trial is designed to shed light on the drug’s long-term safety and efficacy.
Oseltamivir found to lower risk of flu-linked neuropsychiatric events in children: November 19, 2025 - This study is the largest and most comprehensive US investigation of the drug and severe neuropsychiatric events, said author James Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH.
Data suggest pneumococcal vaccination is underused: November 19, 2025 - Respiratory medicine expert Christina Thornton, MD, PhD, said recent real-world data demonstrate high rates of community-acquired pneumonia driven by serotypes targeted by vaccines.; See all >

Save the date for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix: November 17, 2025 - Mark your calendars for October 18 to 21, 2026, in Phoenix. Stay at the forefront of patient care with dynamic educational experiences and recharge your batteries alongside friends and colleagues in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine community.
Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications: November 17, 2025 - Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
Experts evaluate treatment of PAH in the sotatercept era: November 17, 2025 - Zeenat Safdar, MD, FCCP, reviewed recent clinical trial data on the use of the activin-signaling inhibitor sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).; See all >

At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant: October 29, 2025 - An innovative at-home pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by a CHEST Community Impact Grant, the GLADIATOR initiative helps patients undergoing lung transplant build strength, resilience, and better outcomes from the comfort of their homes.
Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy: September 30, 2025 - Learn how Dr. Toni-Denise P. Espina is giving back through philanthropy to support CHEST Travel Grants. Discover how her journey from CHEST grant recipient to donor helps fellows attend the CHEST Annual Meeting, build lifelong bonds, and strengthen their careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
“Constructive, Individualized, Grounded in Growth”: CHEST/APCCMPD Scholar Champions Success for Fellows: September 18, 2025 - Discover how Dr. Esha Kapania is working to reshape pulmonary and critical care medical education through the APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship. Her study is looking at individualized, growth-focused mentorship to better support fellows and transform remediation practices.; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024 - Network leader Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, shares her tips for starting your leadership journey with CHEST and just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023 - The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option has created new opportunities for recertification. Saadia Faiz, MD, FCCP, shares insights into how she’ll maintain her four board certifications in light of these new options.
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023 - Michele Iguina, MD, explains her path to initial certification and the resources she used to prepare herself for the big exam.; See all >