CHEST Physician
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Intranasal saline improves symptoms in children with sleep-disordered breathing
The results of the MIST+ trial support the conclusion that saline is as effective as corticosteroid in managing symptoms of OSDB, said lead author Gillian Nixon, MD.
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Inside the 2025 CPR and ECC guideline updates from the AHA
Ashish Panchal, MD, PhD, and Daniel Arellano, PhD, RN, APRN, ACNP-BC, review new guidelines that prioritize improved survival rates and neurological outcomes.
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A ‘central’ issue in sleep medicine
An AASM task force recently published guidelines on central sleep apnea management, which includes recommendations on whether adaptive servo-ventilation is a safe option in these patients.
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Beyond ‘doing everything’: Moral distress, burnout, and the emotional toll of ICU care
ICU burnout and morally distressing end-of-life care are intertwined, making improved end-of-life care both a patient imperative and a clinician necessity.
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Light therapy to improve sleep in older patients with dementia
A comprehensive approach combining light therapy with daytime physical activity and sleep-wake scheduling has significant benefits for patients with dementia.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – March 2026
Read new research from the journal portfolio on dietary interventions in patients with fibrotic ILD, rapid metagenomic sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and corticosteroid regimens for COVID-19 with ARDS.
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Adult bronchiectasis guidelines updated to reflect emerging evidence on disease identification and management
New bronchiectasis recommendations from the European Respiratory Society reflect a shift toward individualized, risk-based care, recognizing diverse inflammatory and microbiologic profiles. The guidelines emphasize early identification of high-risk patients, multidimensional assessment, and universal airway clearance training.
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Black lung disease mortality on the rise, recent analysis shows
CDC experts David N. Weissman, MD, FCCP, and Jacek Mazurek, MD, PhD, said that identifying dust exposure is key to improving outcomes for patients with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
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Artificial intelligence promises to reshape the business of health care
Artificial intelligence tools have shown they can improve efficiency; however, concerns arise when the line between administrative tasks and patient care blurs.
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Text-message program may aid smoking cessation in patients with TB
A recent trial highlights the impact of a mobile health-based initiative to aid in smoking cessation within TB treatment programs, said author Maham Zahid, PhD.
