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Chest Infections

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JOURNAL CHEST^®

Contribution of Key Comorbidities to Unfavorable Treatment Outcomes Among Adults With Drug-sensitive Pulmonary TB in India

Inflammatory and Mucociliary Dysfunction-Based Endotypes Across the Spectrum of Chronic Airway Diseases

Pediatric Bronchiectasis Action Management Plan to Improve Clinical Outcomes

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Rapid Metagenomic Sequencing of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid for Diagnosis of Infection in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and Pulmonary Complications

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and Biomarkers in Device-Captured Droplets From the Lung

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in the Adult Pulmonary Patient

Anaerobic Antibiotic Coverage in Aspiration Pneumonia and the Associated Benefits and Harms

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Rates and Risk Factors of Progression in Patients With Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease
Jae-Joon Yim, MD, and Gretchen Winter, MD (moderator)

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GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Is Culture Conversion Associated With Mortality in Patients With Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Pulmonary Disease?

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Chest infections resources to enhance patient care

INFOGRAPHIC

Diagnostic Strategies for Endemic Fungal Infections

Learn how to quickly and accurately diagnose overlapping presentations of endemic mycoses through fungal cultures and histopathologic examinations.

State of Practice: Factors Driving Diagnostic Delays and Optimal Management of Patients With Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

WHITE PAPER

Factors Driving Diagnostic Delays and Optimal Management in NTM

Read about a study on clinicians' beliefs about delays in diagnosis and decision-making related to testing orders and treatment planning.

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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WEBINAR

Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy Through Relationship Building

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

ONLINE LEARNING

CHEST Curriculum Pathways

Explore focused collections of educational resources on specific disease states, including asthma, lung cancer, ILD, and PH.

BLOG

Oral Drug Regimens in Multidrug-Resistant TB

Resistance to traditional therapies for TB is a significant contributor to TB treatment failure and disease progression.

VIDEO LIBRARY

CHEST MedCast

With more than 800 videos and podcasts covering key clinical aspects of chest medicine, you'll be able to stream all the top-tier education you want—anywhere, anytime.

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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 effectively manage symptoms to help close care gaps.

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STATEMENT

Public Health Implications of Federal Vaccine Recommendations

CHEST advocates for a national immunization policy grounded in scientific review, transparent expert deliberation, and recommendations that prioritize patient welfare.

Join the Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network

CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network serves as the main resource and forum for issues related to pulmonary infections, as well as disaster response and global health.

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Chest infections news and notes

CHEST INFECTIONS SECTION

The Burden of Post-TB Lung Disease
Post-TB lung disease causes substantial long-term respiratory morbidity, disability, and increased mortality among TB survivors worldwide.

DISASTER RESPONSE AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECTION

Medical Preparedness and Critical Care for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In 2026, the FIFA World Cup will be hosted in North America and will test the continent's health care infrastructure.

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