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Caring Delivered
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Pulmonary Disease Resources
When it comes to managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), information about the disease—as well as assistance with how to handle it—is right at your fingertips. The following organizations offer materials and information online that can help you become more educated about COPD and its potential complications, as well as guide you to health care professionals who can help you.
American Lung Association
1-800-LUNGUSA
American Thoracic Society
212-315-8600
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(Environmental Hazards & Health Effects Program)
1-800-CDC-INFO
www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/cpd/default.htm
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
301-592-8573
National Jewish Health
1-800-423-8891