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The February 2025 issue of CHEST, journal volume 167, number 2, covers a range of topics in pulmonary and critical care medicine, including cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, lung function, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), among others. Key themes and studies featured in this issue include:

- <strong>Cystic Fibrosis and Pregnancy</strong>: An editorial by Liora Boehm-Cohen and Michal Shteinberg discusses the evidence supporting the use of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators during pregnancy. This is expanded upon in a research article that examines maternal outcomes related to cystic fibrosis treatments during and post-pregnancy.

- <strong>Pneumonia Management</strong>: The efficacy of metagenomic sequencing for tailoring pneumonia treatment is discussed in an editorial by Benjamin G. Wu and Matt S. Zinter, complemented by a controlled trial study exploring its impact on clinical outcomes in severe cases.

- <strong>Lung Function Across Populations</strong>: Naoya Tanabe evaluates the readiness of a race-neutral spirometry reference equation for global clinical use, a topic that compares spirometry references in Northeast Asian COPD patients.

- <strong>COPD Treatment Advances</strong>: This includes a study of the dual phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 inhibitor Ensifentrine assessing its effectiveness for COPD patients and another focused on comparing GOLD and STAR severity stages through pulmonary rehabilitation.

- <strong>Rheumatoid Arthritis and Airways Disease</strong>: The issue highlights how airways disease is frequently overlooked as an extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis, as discussed in both an editorial and an original research article.

- <strong>Lung Transplantation Decisions</strong>: The debate over single versus bilateral lung transplantation is analyzed through a propensity-matched study, reflecting on outcomes for older adults.

- <strong>Lifestyle and Health Risks</strong>: Further discussion includes the influence of diabetes on cardiovascular mortality linked with different spirometric patterns and the effects of air pollution on lung function in sarcoidosis patients.

The issue also features original research on OSA treatments, innovations in thoracic oncology care for Latino populations, and discussions on the implications of recent research findings on healthcare practices. Additionally, this edition covers various correspondence topics, emphasizing collaboration and refinement in research approaches.
Keywords
cystic fibrosis
pneumonia
lung function
COPD
pregnancy
metagenomic sequencing
spirometry
rheumatoid arthritis
lung transplantation
air pollution