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Resources for Chronic Lung Disease

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There are many types of chronic lung disease. You may have 1 of these:

  • Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)

  • Chronic bronchitis

  • Emphysema

  • Pulmonary fibrosis

  • Sarcoidosis

The resources below can help you learn more about your disease, pulmonary rehab, 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.alpha1.org/


American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

414-272-6071 | www.aaaai.org


American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

312-321-5146 | 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


Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

888-733-6741 | www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/


Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

800-344-4823 | www.cff.org


Emphysema Foundation for Our Right to Survive (EFFORTS)

866-363-2673 | www.emphysema.net


National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

877-645-2448 | www.nhlbi.nih.gov


Pulmonary Hypertension Association

800-748-7274 | www.phassociation.org


Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc.

888-855-9463 | www.2ndwind.org


Smokefree.gov

800-784-8669 | www.smokefree.gov


Well Spouse Association (for family members and other caregivers)

732-577-8899| www.wellspouse.org

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