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The November 2022 issue of the journal "CHEST" covers a range of topics related to pulmonary diseases and critical care. The editorial section discusses various insightful topics, such as the choice between single vs multiple inhaler therapies for COPD patients, the significance of end-of-life communication in ICU settings worldwide for shared decision-making, challenges of treating septic shock in cancer patients, the risk potency of obesity and sarcoidosis, the predictive value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in heart failure, and the use of direct oral anticoagulants post-VTE to prevent cardiovascular events.<br /><br />Original research articles highlight studies like the use of convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19, predicting models for nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases, and the immune responses in fatal COVID-19 cases. A study out of Spain examines clinical characteristics and outcomes for COPD patients on varied inhaler treatments. Other critical care research analyzes the impact of sample size in ARDS trials and outcomes of septic shock in patients with solid tumors.<br /><br />The issue includes reviews on innovative targets for COPD treatment, sarcoidosis risks linked to obesity and OSA, the management of interstitial lung disease during pregnancy, and considerations for patient-reported outcomes in pulmonary hypertension.<br /><br />Additional research investigates neurovascular dysregulation in chronic fatigue syndrome, perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy, and the impacts of air pollution on sleep apnea therapy.<br /><br />Thoracic oncology is addressed with studies on drug-induced pneumonitis in lung cancer treatment and the effects of preoperative diagnostics in non-small cell lung cancer. Guidelines on the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy also feature strongly.<br /><br />The journal also offers online exclusives and special articles focusing on cases like thrombotic microangiopathy with sarcoidosis and intricate cases involving lung abnormalities. Educational resources and interactive content available online supplement these in-depth discussions.

Keywords

pulmonary diseases

critical care

COPD therapies

end-of-life communication

septic shock

obesity and sarcoidosis

cardiopulmonary exercise testing

direct oral anticoagulants

COVID-19 treatment

thoracic oncology