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POCUS-Guided Volume Assessment Using VExUS

This podcast episode focuses on expert perspectives on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation of venous congestion, including the venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) exam approach, as a practical bedside tool in different populations of patients who are critically ill. Two lead ...  Show more

Guidelines for Addressing OSA in Pregnancy

This podcast offers an important discussion on the guidelines for addressing OSA in pregnancy. Hosted by Women in CHEST Medicine (WiCM) Interest Group member and guideline panelist Carolyn D’Ambrosio, MD, MS, FCCP, this episode explores why pregnancy represents a unique and often ...  Show more

Breath of Hope: Transforming Cystic Fibrosis Care in Pakistan

In Pakistan, children living with cystic fibrosis (CF) deal not only with a serious disease but also with the added complications of delayed diagnosis, limited access to therapies, and gaps in care. However, CF care is now improving in Pakistan thanks to increasing quality of lif ...  Show more

Next Steps in COPD Care: Exploring Biologics for Frequent Exacerbators

Despite triple inhaled therapy, many patients with COPD continue to experience frequent and severe exacerbations, leading to hospitalizations, symptom burden, and higher mortality risk. In this expert-led discussion, Diego J. Maselli, MD, FCCP, and Stephanie Christenson, MD, talk ...  Show more