Chronic Lung Disease in Infants
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
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.
March of Dimes 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 997-4488 Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 Phone: (301) 592-8573 Fax: (240) 629-3246 TDD: (240) 629-3255 E-mail: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov Web Address: www.nhlbi.nih.gov The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing and treating heart, lung, and blood diseases.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: May 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Kimberly Dow, MD, FRCPC - Neonatology | |
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