CHICAGO (WLS) -- Around 7,000 doctors from across the country are in Chicago this weekend, working to discuss ways to improve lung health.

The 90th annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians is happening Sunday at McCormick Place. The conference is called CHEST 2025.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a proclamation on Sunday, declaring Oct. 19 as Love Your Lungs Day. The proclamation highlights the importance of lung health while sharing CHEST's mission focusing on advocacy, health education and innovation.

CHEST President Dr. John Howington spoke with ABC7 about the importance of this annual conference.

"Well first, I recognize that Chicago has declared today Love Your Lungs Day to raise awareness about lung health.

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