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The November 2017 edition of the CHEST journal features a comprehensive array of articles and studies focusing on various aspects of respiratory health and critical care. Key topics include the examination of community-acquired, healthcare-associated, hospital-acquired, and ventilator-associated pneumonia in New York City from 2010 to 2014, which highlights significant data critical for understanding pneumonia's burden (Corrado et al., p. 930). <br /><br />Additionally, Clayton T. Cowl calls for a large-scale randomized controlled trial to substantiate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in reducing mortality in carbon monoxide poisoning cases (p. 911). Another notable study investigates the synergistic effects of hydrocortisone and ascorbic acid in preventing and repairing pulmonary endothelial barrier dysfunction (Barabutis et al., p. 954).<br /><br />The issue also delves into point-counterpoint discussions on whether bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) should be routinely performed in diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, with contrasting views from experts Wells, Kokosi, Mooney, and Collard (p. 917-923). <br /><br />The journal includes insights into precision interventions for surviving smog and smoke (Cai and Wang, p. 925) and reports on advancements like the use of ultrasonography in diagnosing interstitial lung disease, contributing to more accurate diagnostic processes (Dubinsky et al., p. 990).<br /><br />Prominent reviews cover intersections between obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes (Reutrakul and Mokhlesi, p. 1070) and present contemporary insights into HIV-associated noninfectious lung disorders (Presti et al., p. 1053).<br /><br />Importantly for clinicians, guidelines on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for acute cough linked to the common cold are provided by the CHEST Expert Cough Panel, ensuring evidence-based practices in patient care (Malesker et al., p. 1021).<br /><br />In summary, this edition of CHEST provides valuable research findings and expert opinions across a range of pulmonary and critical care topics, facilitating informed clinical decisions.

Keywords

respiratory health

critical care

pneumonia

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

pulmonary endothelial barrier

bronchoalveolar lavage

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

obstructive sleep apnea

interstitial lung disease

acute cough treatment