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The Changing Antifibrotic Landscape for the APP Kelsey Cramer DNP Antifibrotic therapy for Interstitial lung disease is shifting from a narrow, IPF- […]

As we push further into 2026, our mission to advance pulmonary medicine through collaboration and leadership has never been more vital. Whether […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers is excited to announce a key addition to our leadership team! Please join us in […]

In 2023, the American Academy of Neurology published the Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline with several recommendations […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) invites you to our upcoming FREE CME Critical Care Journal Club on Tuesday, January […]

What a year it has been for the APAPP Podcast! As 2025 draws to a close, we are thrilled to look back […]

Are you ready to elevate your practice in 2026? Registration is now officially open for the 3rd Annual National APAPP Conference in […]

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is a hypersensitivity reaction to the colonization of the airways by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, characterized by persistent […]

We have exciting news to share from our recent annual in-person meeting for CHEST Physician Magazine. The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice […]

We are so excited to announce that the 3rd Annual APAPP National Conference will be held June 18-20, 2026, at the Red […]

The landscape of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) management is rapidly evolving, and with a promising new drug expected to enter the market […]

Are you headed to Chicago for CHEST 2025? Be sure to join us for these APAPP Events. APAPP at CHEST 2025 (2) […]

Be at the forefront of alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency detection and management. Join renowned thought leaders in COPD and alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (also known […]

Are you passionate about pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine? Do you enjoy finding and organizing articles and information on these topics? […]

October 9, 2025 – Know Your Nodules: Personalize. Prioritize. Prevent. The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers leadership team will be hosting […]

The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is developing an Outcome Assessment for the role of an Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT). […]

Have you heard about the APP Intersection on the CHEST website? This is a resource for APPs to access a wealth of […]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new rule that could make it even harder for people to […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce our new regional series and your frontline connection to the […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) invites you to our upcoming FREE CME Critical Care Journal Club on Tuesday, September […]

APAPP is excited to announce the appointment of Kate Fogarty, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, as the chair of our new Palliative Pulmonary/Critical Care […]

We are incredibly proud to announce that APAPP member Cori Fratelli, MSN, FNP-C, RN, has had a session accepted by the prestigious […]

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP)- we’ve officially reached 1600+ members! […]

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers examined the survival rate of severe COPD/emphysema patients undergoing Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) vs. patients who […]

APAPP members provide the highest quality care for patients with pulmonary diseases, including lung cancer. Staying abreast of the latest advancements, research, […]

Biodesix Partners with Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) to Deliver Nation’s First Medical Education for APPs on Biomarkers in Lung […]

Can you feel the excitement? We sure can! The 2nd Annual APAPP National Conference is just around the corner! Get ready to […]

May is a significant month for raising awareness about key areas within pulmonary medicine. With that, APAPP wants to shine a light […]

APAPP continues to follow the Supplemental Oxygen Bill in Congress. As APPs, we understand the critical role supplemental oxygen plays in the […]

The wait is over! The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce the release of our highly anticipated […]

Corinne Young, Sarah Tomashefski, and Rebecca Priebe recently took a tour of Biodesix headquarters in Louisville, CO! As a trusted partner, this […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) invites you to our upcoming FREE CME Critical Care Journal Club on Wednesday, April […]

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) offers valuable resources and opportunities for APPs in Pulmonary and Critical Care. This month, we […]

Managing exacerbations can meaningfully reduce symptoms and future risk in patients with severe COPD/emphysema. A single-center, multi-year, retrospective study reveals a 32% […]

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership that brings exceptional value to our APAPP members. In our ongoing commitment to providing […]

We are excited to announce that Kelley Brant, NP-C is the new Secretary for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers. APAPP […]

Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 9th, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) continues to call on policymakers to […]

Attention APP Professionals! The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is conducting its 2025 Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Salary […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released long-awaited guidance aimed at improving the accuracy of pulse oximeters for individuals with […]

In 2023 the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) helped the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with a study about […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual National Conference, taking place Thursday, June 26th […]

Breathing is an automatic function of our body, yet for many, it can be a complex and challenging process. In her insightful […]

The National Board for Respiratory Care is offering a buy one, get a second chance guaranteed on their Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) […]

As the Fall season arrives, there are increasing challenges for patients with asthma. Between an increased incidence of respiratory viruses, fall allergen […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Pulmonx Corporation are excited to announce a new partnership focused on providing APP’s […]

November is National COPD Awareness Month, and the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is committed to empowering both patients and […]

As the physician shortage across the US continues to grow, the demand for medical care remains a void that needs to be […]

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In honor of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, the APAPP ILD subcommittee has highlighted high-yield, quality information on Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) that […]

Pulmonology Advisor recently published an article titled “Pediatric RSV Postpandemic: Many More Hospital, ICU Admissions and ED Visits.” This report highlights a […]

Many patients with sleep apnea may also be on medication for other conditions. Understanding how a patient’s existing medication adherence habits can […]

In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]

We are so excited to announce the launch of the APAPP ACE App!  The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers Applications for […]

APAPP Staff

The lights are bright, the energy is high, and Las Vegas is ready to welcome a wave of passionate pulmonary practitioners! In […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Practice Point Communications (PPC) are excited to announce a new partnership focused on […]

Calling all pulmonary advanced practice providers (APPs)! To celebrate our first national conference in Vegas, the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers […]

Build your clinical knowledge on specific disease states using Curriculum Pathways, a collection of CHEST’s best educational resources. Use code CPAPAPP40 to […]

APAPP is excited to announce the appointment of Alexandra Kacena, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, and Emily Simmons, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, as our new Pediatric Pulmonary […]

APAPP is excited to announce our new partnership with ADVENT, a global medical education non-promotional program sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron. ADVENT […]

In early March 2024, CHEST published an exciting announcement of their support of the supplemental oxygen bill, aimed at improving access to […]

In the realm of respiratory health, asthma remains a significant challenge, affecting millions worldwide. While advancements in treatment have improved outcomes, certain […]

Are you attending the 1st Annual APAPP National Conference in June? Are you passionate about advancing pulmonary care? Do you have a […]

Pulmonology Heros, a new digest that sifts through the latest news and curates information specifically for pulmonologists, highlighted the first biomarker for […]

In early February 2024, CHEST published an article that sheds light on a crucial aspect of COPD management. Article author Heidi Splete […]

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the newest additions to our esteemed board at the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice […]

“State Medicaid coverage for home testing varies widely by state and by policy within each state. This has resulted in avoidable barriers […]

This month CHEST launched a new quarterly column called “APP Intersection.” Spearheaded by Corinne Young, this column will highlight content for APPs […]

In our shared commitment to excellence in pulmonary care, APAPP is highlighting a recent article from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. […]

Patients aged 10 years and older with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a greater pertussis risk and an increased […]

Clinical Testing Guidance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia A number of the diseases that the Mycotic Diseases […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is the first association to focus solely on advanced practice providers (APPs) working in […]

Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors, has had a 25-year career in sleep medicine and has many insights […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is excited to highlight the American Thoracic Society’s evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the […]

As a Pulmonary APP, you live the complexities of post-COVID-19 with your patients daily. That is why APAPP wants to share the […]

As many APAPP Members already know, November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has deemed this year’s theme […]

Over the last several years, the role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ICU has been evolving. As intensivist models have developed across the country, it has become apparent for the need for continuous provider coverage in the ICU and APPs have filled this gap.

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition, and even rarer is pulmonary arterial hypertension.

I just got back from the CHEST annual meeting and I can say that it was by far the best conference I have ever attended; it had content extremely pertinent to my practice.

“Why is Rachel seeing that patient…They don’t have asthma?!” Ding, ding, ding… Have you ever had a moment where you heard something that made you stop in your tracks and realize you needed to take action?

At Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, I have the privilege of caring for our pre- and post-transplant patients in the inpatient setting.

Lolita Melhado

In the last year, there has been a lot of discussion about moral injury in physicians. The concept of Moral injury was first identified in front line military personnel as the psychological foundation for PTSD.

Katherine Rosen

Amy Carlson

Susan Corbridge

APAPP Staff

2018 CHEST round up This month we write about the 2018 CHEST conference in San Antonio. The American College of Chest Physicians […]

Susan Hines

Kati Foechterle

Corinne Young

APAPP is excited to announce the appointment of Kate Fogarty, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, as the chair of our new Palliative Pulmonary/Critical Care […]

We are incredibly proud to announce that APAPP member Cori Fratelli, MSN, FNP-C, RN, has had a session accepted by the prestigious […]

We are excited to announce that Kelley Brant, NP-C is the new Secretary for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers. APAPP […]

In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]

Over the last several years, the role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ICU has been evolving. As intensivist models have developed across the country, it has become apparent for the need for continuous provider coverage in the ICU and APPs have filled this gap.

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition, and even rarer is pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Amy Carlson

Katherine Rosen

In the last year, there has been a lot of discussion about moral injury in physicians. The concept of Moral injury was first identified in front line military personnel as the psychological foundation for PTSD.

“Why is Rachel seeing that patient…They don’t have asthma?!” Ding, ding, ding… Have you ever had a moment where you heard something that made you stop in your tracks and realize you needed to take action?

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership that brings exceptional value to our APAPP members. In our ongoing commitment to providing […]

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP)- we’ve officially reached 1600+ members! […]