ASPEN links green sputum to neutrophils and exacerbations; brensocatib (DPP1) lowers purulence, while meta-analysis supports fewer flare-ups in bronchiectasis.
At CHEST 2026, 3 speakers explained why respiratory medications stay expensive, assessed what recent federal, state, and industry fixes have achieved, and urged clinicians to use their voices on behalf of patients.
Experts at CHEST 2026 urge pulmonologists to keep lung cancer in mind for younger patients who never smoked, to order screening and biomarker testing themselves, and to advocate for patients' access to care.