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CHEST

Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults Have Higher Risks for Severe Asthma

Asthma attacks that required steroids were more likely among these patients vs straight patients

Gut-Friendlier Dose of Nintedanib Finally Backed by Some Data

Clinical outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis similar between high, low doses

Lower Microbiome Diversity May Indicate Severe COVID Infection

Patients admitted to the ICU had significant increases in certain bacteria, study shows

Concept of 'Asthma-COPD Overlap' Still Alive Despite Detractors

Is it a moot point under the treatable traits paradigm?

Pulmonary Embolism During COVID Infection a Deadly Mix

20% of patients with both died during pandemic's first year versus 7% of those with PE alone

SMART Therapy for Asthma: Press Gas or Hit the Brakes?

Therapy with proven benefits still finding its footing without regulatory approval

Pulmonary Rehab May Benefit Some Patients After Severe COVID

Small study from India suggests improvements, but larger, longer follow-up studies are needed

Older, Sicker Patients Benefit From ECMO Bridge to Lung Transplant

CHEST session also examined other hot topics in lung transplant

Biologic Dupilumab Shows Sustained Benefit in Asthma Patients

Reduced oral corticosteroid use, improved lung function maintained after nearly 2 years

Probiotics in the ICU Linked to Higher Risk of Central Line Infections, Death

Powder formulations associated with highest risk of infection

Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry Persist; Sex Differences in COPD Treatment

Studies from annual CHEST meeting spotlight disparities in care

Heart Failure Common in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Other frequent cardiac comorbidities included Afib and acute MI, real-world analysis shows

Radiographic Lung Changes Common With Pulmonary Long COVID Symptoms

But significant declines in pulmonary, physical function not evident in interim analyses

Ho-Hum Oral Presentations on COPD Turn Into Fascinating Roundtable

Here's why online meetings can be great

Beware the Cotton Swab

Case report of brain infection traced to compulsive ear cleaning

Azithromycin Use Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in Asthma Patients

Prophylactic benefits observed in real-world study

'You're Still Doing WHAT After Lung Cancer Surgery?!'

But don't give up on hardened smokers, researcher urges

COVID in the ICU: Can Patients Be Too Obese for ECMO?

Florida hospital's experience goes against received wisdom

Higher Mortality With ECMO in Second COVID-19 Wave

Mortality rates doubled during November 2020-March 2021 period

Gene Expression Test Improves IPF Diagnosis

Quasi-real-world study indicates that physicians will likely find it helpful

New Lefamulin Data Paint Rosy Picture

Lead investigator touts efficacy in milder pneumonia

Dupilumab Improves Lung Function for Kids With Asthma

Adding monoclonal antibody led to rapid and sustained improvements, study showed

CHEST 2021: Pandemic Still Dominates 18 Months In

But the rest of respiratory and thoracic medicine gets its due, too

Voice-Based Screening Predicts Lung Function

Technique may prove useful for monitoring chronic respiratory disease

Higher Donor BMI Tied to Improved Lung Transplant Survival

Mortality reduction when lung came from obese donor, retrospective study finds

COVID-19 Plus Cancer Proves Deadly

Over a third of cancer patients sent to the ICU died

Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Hospital Mortality in COPD Patients

Users also had less pneumonia

First COVID-19 Wave Offers ICUs Lessons for Next Time

Medication shortages forced hospitals to get creative, but staff shortages still loom large

Oscillating Vest Keeps COPD Patients Out of Hospital

Exacerbations reduced with technology initially designed for use in CF

Study: Men Who Smoke Unaware of Erectile Dysfunction Risk

Impotence warnings might motivate men to kick the habit

Lung Screening Saves Lives, but Who Should Be Screened?

Experts debate controversial screening issues in meeting "Smackdown"

Low-Flow NHF Therapy Fizzles in CPAP Non-Compliant Sleep Apnea

Flow rate possibly 'too low to make a difference'

Pets Need Not Derail Asthma Control in Kids

Following NAEPP treatment guidelines improved control in 3-year study

Tandem Lung-Bone Marrow Transplant Shows Promise

Protocol being used in patients with primary immunodeficiencies

COPD Triple Tx Reduced Exacerbations in Nonreversible Patients

Improvements in lung function, QoL also seen in IMPACT analysis

CHEST Meeting Attendees Will 'Learn by Doing'

Interactive sessions to highlight San Antonio conference

Lung Cancer Screening Rates Fall Short in VA

Adherence was 77% among those with negative baseline screens

Shared Decision-Making Strategies for Lung Ca Screening Get High Marks

Patient satisfaction high with physician-led and web-based approaches

ECMO: A Life Saver for Kids with Near-Fatal Asthma?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is effective, but has high complication rate

Flu Vax May Improve Outcomes in Other Illnesses

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with flu had lower risk of AKI development

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