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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 Lung Day 2025: September 22, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Lung Day.
CHEST Is Honored With Two 2025 Power of Associations Awards: September 18, 2025 - CHEST receives two Power of Associations awards for CHEST’s First 5 Minutes: Cultural Humility modules and CHEST Community Connections.
American College of Chest Physicians Leads Landmark Effort to Improve Access to Lifesaving Noninvasive Ventilation for Patients With COPD: September 16, 2025 - CHEST efforts lead to a CMS proposal that includes substantial changes to federal coverage guidelines for NIV devices used in the home.; See all >

Asthma self-management app beats usual care for asthma control: October 1, 2025 - Researcher Jordan Silberman, MD, PhD, said the findings—which varied by race—underscore the need for culturally adaptive strategies to ensure equitable engagement across all populations.
Study identifies key environmental exposures associated with risk of interstitial lung disease: October 1, 2025 - Bradford C. Bemiss, MD, MSc, said the findings underscore the importance of asking patients about potential workplace inhalation exposures.
Study shows nurse-led family support reduces adverse outcomes, improves ICU satisfaction: October 1, 2025 - Timothy Kinsey, DMSc, PA-C, FCCP, said recent findings offer a strategy for mitigating long-term harm for families of patients who are critically ill.; See all >

Meet the 2025 CHEST Network Rising Stars: September 23, 2025 - Hear from the seven early career clinicians who were named CHEST Network Rising Stars in honor of their contributions in clinical care, education, and research, as well as their growth within CHEST.
Clinicians to examine opportunities to confront dyspnea in COPD: September 23, 2025 - Muhammad A. Zafar, MD, MSc, will chair a session exploring how dyspnea—more than just shortness of breath and discomfort—can be part of a downward spiral accompanying COPD.
Speakers to stress early action on AKIs in ICU to prevent multiorgan failure: September 23, 2025 - Aanchal Kapoor, MD, FCCP, will chair a session focused on the interplay of various organs during critical illness, as well as risk classification and management of acute kidney injuries (AKI) in the ICU.; See all >

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.
A Novel Biomarker Could Spell Changes to Diagnosing and Treating IPF: September 8, 2025 - Discover how research into a novel biomarker for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, funded by a CHEST Clinical Research Grant, could transform diagnosis and treatment. Dr. David Nagel discusses his groundbreaking research into early detection and personalized therapies for pulmonary fibrosis.; 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 >