Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) InfectionOther Places To Get HelpOrganizations| 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) 315-8700 | | Web 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. |
| | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) | | 1600 Clifton Road | | Atlanta, GA 30333 | | Phone: | 1-800-311-3435 (404) 498-1515, for public inquiries | | E-mail: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov | | Web Address: | www.cdc.gov | | | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working with
state and local health officials and the public in the fight against
communicable diseases and cancer. The agency provides information to the public
about disease prevention and treatment. |
| | 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). |
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| | Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: August 9, 2006 | | Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease | © 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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