Breath training for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you'll be better prepared for those times when you feel short of breath.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, print it out and take it with you when you visit your doctor. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
If you would like more information on COPD, the following resources are available:
Organizations
National Jewish Medical and Research Center 1400 Jackson Street Denver, CO 80206 Phone: 1-800-222-LUNG (1-800-222-5864)
(303) 388-4461 (outside the United States)E-mail: lungline@njc.org Web Address: http://www.njc.org or http://www.NationalJewish.org The National Jewish Medical and Research Center is devoted to treatment, research, and education in chronic respiratory diseases. It also publishes a newsletter and pamphlets; maintains the LUNG LINE, a free call-in information service for consumers; and has a patient referral center (inpatient and outpatient services).
American Lung Association 61 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10006 Phone: 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)
1-800-548-8252 (to speak with a lung professional)
(212) 315-8700Web Address: www.lungusa.org The American Lung Association, along with its medical branch, the American Thoracic Society, provides programs of education, community service, and advocacy. Some of the topics available include asthma, tobacco control, emphysema, asbestos, carbon monoxide, radon, and ozone.
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| Author: | Cynthia Tank | Last Updated: November 13, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology | |
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