There are many types of chronic lung disease. You may have 1 of these:
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Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
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Chronic bronchitis
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Emphysema
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Pulmonary fibrosis
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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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Date Last Reviewed: 10/01/2024
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