ATS Now Offers On-demand Video of ATS 2026
"ATS Now is like Netflix for pulmonologists," the organization says, offering access to conference highlights, webinars, and educational content for pulmonary and critical care professionals.
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ATS Now Offers On-demand Video of ATS 2026
“ATS Now is like Netflix for pulmonologists,” the organization says, offering access to conference highlights, webinars, and educational content for pulmonary and critical care professionals.
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Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination for High-Risk Adults
A campaign from the American Lung Association urges vaccination for pneumococcal pneumonia, which hospitalizes 225,000 Americans each year.
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COPD Patients Commonly Misuse Medications
Affordability and education are preventing COPD patients from remaining adherent to their prescribed pharmacologies.
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University of Cincinnati Bachelor & Master Degrees in Respiratory Therapy
The University of Cincinnati programs provide registered respiratory therapists with paths toward leadership, management, and educator roles through flexible online coursework.
Read MoreUnderstanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
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American Lung Association Invests in Early Career Scientists
The American Lung Association Research Institute awarded nine early career researchers with the Catalyst Research Award for their projects to improve the lives of people living with lung disease and lung cancer.
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New RT Program at University of West Alabama
A new respiratory therapy degree program at the University of West Alabama launched this year and offers a Baccalaureate of Science.
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The Good & Bad of Social Media for Allergy and Asthma Education
Social media platforms give allergy and asthma patients a voice but they also amplify misinformation, and the most popular posts are often not the most accurate.
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Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients
RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.
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CHEST Developing Certification for Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers
The American College of Chest Physicians is exploring development of a certification program for advanced practice providers (APPs) in pulmonary medicine.
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PF Patients Offered Lung Health Navigators Through Lung Association Program
To kickoff Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, the American Lung Association launched a new educational program that includes lung health navigators to support PF patients and families.
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Increased Patient-Provider Communication, COPD Education Needed
Fewer than half of patients reported having detailed discussions about COPD with their healthcare providers.
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CHEST Launches Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers Certification
The American College of Chest Physicians introduced the CCAPP Certification Exam and educational program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants specializing in critical care.
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Educational Campaign Targets Advanced COPD Symptoms
The COPD Foundation’s “Is This You?” campaign educates patients and caregivers on managing advanced COPD symptoms.
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NFL’s Buffalo Bills Continue CPR Education Initiative with AHA
The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills started the HeartBeat initiative in 2023 to increase bystander CPR skills after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game.
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CHEST Critical Care Education and Certification Exam for NP/PAs
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is launching an educational program and formal certification exam for nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates in critical care.
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UWF Adds Respiratory Therapy Program
The University of West Florida has added a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Respiratory Therapy (BSHS-RT).
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Laerdal Partners with American Hospital Association
Laerdal Medical is partnering with the American Hospital Association’s Patient Safety Initiative to support efforts to strengthen quality and patient safety in US hospitals.
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PFF Launches Online Resource for Newly Diagnosed Patients
The online resource aims to offer patients with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease guidance and support in the early months after diagnosis.
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COPD Foundation Debunks 7 Common COPD Myths
November is COPD Awareness Month and the COPD Foundation is working to better inform the community about the disease by debunking common myths.
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CHEST Expands First 5 Minutes Program with Cultural Humility Training
The new e-learning modules aim to help clinicians address implicit bias and strengthen patient-provider relationships.
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Prenatal Smoking May Hinder Children’s Academic Performance
Children exposed to maternal prenatal smoking were 49% more likely to struggle with poor academic achievement.
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Two-thirds of Patients Hospitalized for COPD Misuse Inhalers, Study Finds
Incorrectly using inhalers results in poor drug delivery, prompting researchers to call for enhanced education to ensure effective treatment and improve health outcomes.
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Co-mentors Announced for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Mentee applications for the 2025 APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship are now open, offering fellows the chance to receive mentorship and advanced training in respiratory care.
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