For Medical Professionals
The American Lung Association has a long history of partnership with medical professionals. The American Thoracic Society was founded in 1905 as the medical arm of the Lung Association; today, it is independently incorporated, but the two organizations continue to work together. The American Lung Association also offers continuing education opportunities to medical professionals through the Tuberculosis/Respiratory Disease Institute, the Asthma Educator Institute and the annual Atlantic Coast Regional Thoracic Conference.
- North Carolina Thoracic Society
The North Carolina Thoracic Society is an affiliated chapter of the American Thoracic Society that works in partnership with the American Lung Association of North Carolina. - American Thoracic Society
Visit the website for information about membership, educational opportunities, and clinical information. - Tuberculosis/Respiratory Disease Institute
The American Lung Association of North Carolina works in partnership each year to offer the Annual TB/RD Institute for medical professionals who regularly come into contact with TB patients. Other topics include the prevention and treatment of degenerative lung diseases.



