Resources for Chronic Lung Disease
There are many chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. There are other like pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis. These resources can help you learn more about chronic lung disease, pulmonary rehabilitation, and what you can do to breathe better. They can also help you find support groups in your area.
Alpha-1 Foundation
877-228-7321 | www.alpha-1foundation.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
414-272-6071 | www.aaaai.org
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
313-321-5146 | www.aacvpr.org
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345 | www.cancer.org
American Lung Association
800-586-4872 | www.lung.org
American Thoracic Society
212-315-8600 | www.thoracic.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
800-727-8462 | www.aafa.org
Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis
888-222-8541 | www.coalitionforpf.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
800-344-4823 | www.cff.org
Emphysema Foundation for Our Right to Survive (EFFORTS)
www.emphysema.net
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
301-592-8573 | www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Home Oxygen Patients Association
www.homeoxygen.org
National Jewish Health
877-225-5654 | www.nationaljewish.org
National Lung Health Education Program
www.nlhep.org
Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF)
www.perf2ndwind.org
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
800-748-7274 | www.phassociation.org
The Pulmonary Paper
800-950-3698 | www.pulmonarypaper.org
Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc.
888-855-9463 | www.2ndwind.org
Smokefree.gov
877-448-7848 | www.smokefree.gov
Well Spouse Association (for family members and other caregivers)
800-838-0879 | www.wellspouse.org
YourLungHealth.org
972-243-2272 | www.yourlunghealth.org