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In the last episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix about Exhibit Hall games (last chance to sign up for the escape room!), Experience CHEST, poster presentations, and what to expect at next year's annual meeting in Phoenix, October 18 to 21. The Call for Topics is open now! Submissions are due Tuesday, December 2, at 2 pm CT.

In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and Meredith Turetz, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Training and Transitions Committee, dive into the Network Open Forums at 11:15 am CT (various locations), the Trainee Lounge (South Building, Room 405), and the attendee-favorite CHEST Challenge Championship in the Arie Crown Theater (reception begins at 5 pm, event begins at 6 pm). Support your favorite CHEST Challenge team with just $5 to CHEST philanthropy by voting for your favorite mascot! Whose bovine is best?

In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Deborah Jo Levine, MD, MS, FCCP, Chair of the Council of Networks, about what not to miss on Monday, including the souvenir T-shirt giveaway in the Exhibit Hall, Section presentations at Experience CHEST, and the Cultures and Communities Reception (6 pm CT, Marriott Marquis, Level 33).

In the first episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2025 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am CT, Arie Crown Theater), the Keynote Address from adventurer and cancer survivor Sean Swarner, and the All-Attendee Welcome Reception (5:30 pm, Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon ABC).

In this podcast episode, experts explore how relationship-centered communication transforms care in the ICU and other fast-paced clinical environments. Host Susan Corbridge, PhD, ACNP, FCCP, speaks with nurse practitioners Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNC-BC, and Allison Wynes, DNP, FCCP, who share real-world strategies for navigating tough conversations, reducing stigma, and aligning care with patient and family values. Together, they highlight how intentional, compassionate communication fosters trust in high-stakes environments where every moment matters. This CHEST podcast is part of the First 5 Minutes® initiative, dedicated to empowering clinicians to build trust with patients from the very first interaction. Learn more: https://www.chestnet.org/learning-and-events/first-5-minutes 

In this podcast presented by CHEST's Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Section, Ross Lavine, MD, interviews David Baran, MD. They explore key topics in cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support and discuss Dr. Baran’s advice for junior faculty and fellows on building a successful career in medicine. 

In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore the challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss diagnostic considerations, antibiotic resistance, treatment regimens—including US Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies and surgical options—and the critical role of patient compliance. This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated. Originally aired: July 1, 2025   HOST Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP  Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine   Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program  NYU Grossman School of Medicine  New York, NY  PANELIST Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C  Senior Nurse Practitioner, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program  Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine  NYU Langone Health  New York, NY 

In this episode, host Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP, and guest Charles Daley, MD, discuss bronchiectasis exacerbations. They cover their clinical importance, differentiation from COPD and asthma, and management strategies, including cautious use of steroids. They also discuss prevention methods such as airway clearance, macrolide antibiotics, inhaled antibiotics, and emerging anti-inflammatory therapies in development. This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated. Originally aired: July 1, 2025 HOST Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP  Associate Professor of Medicine  Section Chief, Bellevue Hospital  Associate Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program  Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine   NYU Grossman School of Medicine  New York, NY    PANELIST Charles Daley, MD  Professor, Department of Medicine  Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections  National Jewish Health Denver, CO 

In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Keren Bakal, MD, and Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore initial treatment strategies for bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease. The conversation delves into the critical role of airway clearance therapy, challenges in selecting individualized treatments, and the importance of patient education. The experts also discuss the latest guidelines for managing nodular and cavitary NTM lung disease, including when to initiate treatment vs monitoring, as well as strategies for managing common drug toxicities. Additionally, they examine comorbidities often seen in patients with bronchiectasis, such as gastrointestinal disorders, sinus disease, and psychosocial factors like anxiety and depression. This episode is part of CHEST's Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated.   HOST Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine  Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY   PANELISTS Keren Bakal, MD Clinical Attending, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Overlook Medical Center/Atlantic Health System Summit Health Livingston, NJ   Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C Senior Nurse Practitioner NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program  Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine  NYU Langone Health  New York, NY 

In this episode, experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy in their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions. This episode explores communication strategies, key factors shaping vaccine acceptance, and best practices for health care providers. Learn practical ways to build trust using CHEST’s First 5 Minutes® strategies, and support patients in making informed vaccination decisions to protect against severe respiratory illnesses like RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. Moderator Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP Panelist Megan Conroy, MD, MA(Ed), FCCP

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, previews the final day of CHEST 2024 while speaking with Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Chicago. Submit a session proposal for CHEST 2025 »    

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Training and Transitions Committee Chair, Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (11:15 am ET), opportunities for trainees, and the highly anticipated CHEST Challenge Championship (doors open at 7:30 pm ET).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Council of Networks Chair, Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12 pm ET, preregistration required) and the Network Mixer (5 pm ET).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, and CHEST President, Jack D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2024 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am ET) and the Keynote Address from Vanessa Kerry, MD, MSc.

“I learned how scary it was to be on that side of medicine... I had gone from being a healthy doctor to a patient with cancer, and I had a lot of anxiety about reentering the world, especially as a doctor.” In a recording of a live performance from the CHEST 2023 annual meeting in Honolulu, Lilit Sargsyan, MD, FCCP, shares her experience in the health care system as a patient with thyroid cancer. Dr. Sargsyan had to advocate for herself—and fight too hard, she said—to receive the tests and care she knew she needed. As a physician, she was in a place of privilege to do that. But it changed her entire outlook as a medical professional. Listen to her story of how she overcame the feelings of fear, anger, and anxiety to reclaim her life—and her voice.

This podcast highlights a clinician's experience with climate change and its impact on lung health. Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a clinician educator, and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She serves as the CHEST representative on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.   Read a CHEST Advocates article, “Tackling the Massive Threat of Climate Change,” written by Dr. Maximous: https://www.chestnet.org/Guidelines-and-Topic-Collections/Publications/CHEST-Advocates/Tackling-the-Massive-Threat-of-Climate-Change   All CHEST members are encouraged to learn how you can become a force for climate and health in your community. To get involved with the Consortium, visit https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org.

In this episode, expert faculty Julie Morisset, MD, and Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, MSc, PhD, FCCP, talk with moderator Mary Beth Scholand, MD, FCCP, on the health inequities that are important to factor into interstitial lung disease (ILD) diagnosis and care. They discuss the symptoms and patient profiles associated with ILD, appropriate tests that may help validate a suspicion of ILD, and next steps in the process, including how to document and when and where to refer.   Access more ILD resources from CHEST at https://www.chestnet.org/guidelines-and-topic-collections/topic-collections/interstitial-lung-disease.   Claim 1 CME/CE/MOC credit for listening to this podcast at https://education.chestnet.org/url/product/92917.1.   This project is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through a grant program administered by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.

Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. The organization serves as the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco as it relates to vaping and targeting youth. PAVe parents advocate at the local, state, and national levels for ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all menthol and other flavored tobacco products. They also provide free resources, training, and materials that empower parents to educate others in their own communities about the dangers of youth vaping.  Together with Dina Alessi and Dorian Fuhrman, Meredith Berkman is one of the founding partners of PAVe. This podcast, part of summer 2023 issue of CHEST Advocates, shares her story. Learn more about PAVe »  Read the CHEST Advocates publication »

Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, highlights the group of disorders that make up central sleep apnea (CSA). Because there are a variety of different CSA types, treatment can be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Gain an understanding of the types and their pathophysiology to help you decipher which treatment methods are best for your patients. This webinar was developed by the Respiratory-Related Sleep Disorders Section of CHEST’s Sleep Medicine Network.

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, previews the final day of CHEST 2023 while speaking with Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Boston. Submit a session proposal for CHEST 2024 »