Healthy Lungs
Today, more than 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), otherwise known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The American Lung Association helps people living with lung disease connect with knowledge, with medical help, and with each other:
Better Breathers Clubs
Better Breathers Clubs offer patient-centered, community-based educational opportunities and support to those with chronic lung disease and their families. Meetings are free to the public and friends, family members and care givers. The forums address issues that patients face after diagnosis. The goal is to improve the quality of life of club members by providing disease-specific education and emotional connection which can help prevent the disease from taking a toll on club members.
Lung HelpLine: 1-800-LUNG USA
The Lung HelpLine provides access to immediate, clear, and accurate lung health information and assistance for quitting smoking. The HelpLine is staffed with registered Respiratory Therapists and Registered Nurses who can provide information on lung cancer, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergies, and environmental health. The HelpLine also provides personalized assistance from qualified quit-smoking specialists.
The Lung HelpLine is staffed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information is available in 72 different languages. You can also submit a question online.
