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Chest & Sleep publishes new articles every week — plain-language guides for patients, and clinical briefs for referring providers.

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Plain-language guides, updated weekly.
For patients

You've Been Told You Might Have Sleep Apnea. Here's What Happens Next

A plain-language walk-through of the home sleep test, what the AHI numbers mean, and what treatment really looks like — so nothing feels like a mystery.

July 29, 2026

For patients

Are You Tired All Day? It Might Not Be Just Stress

A 30-second self-check that could explain why you never feel rested — and the everyday signs of sleep apnea most people miss.

July 15, 2026

For patients

The CAT Score: 8 Questions That Show How COPD Is Really Affecting You

The COPD Assessment Test turns eight everyday symptoms into a 0–40 score your care team uses to tune your treatment.

May 22, 2026

For patients

Spring Allergies and Sleep Apnea: More Connected Than Most People Realize

Seasonal congestion can unmask or worsen sleep apnea. Why spring sleep problems aren't always just the pollen.

April 2, 2026

For patients

Why the Week After Daylight Saving Time Is Harder on Your Body Than It Looks

The spring time change costs more than an hour — how it compounds sleep debt, and when lingering fatigue deserves a closer look.

March 19, 2026

For patients

Why a Cough Can Linger for Weeks After an Infection

A cough often outlasts the infection that started it. What's normal recovery — and which symptoms mean it's time for a follow-up.

February 24, 2026

For patients

Why COPD Diagnosed Under Age 50 Behaves Differently

Early-onset COPD isn't just the same disease arriving sooner — why a younger diagnosis deserves a closer look.

February 10, 2026

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