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    Resources for Chronic Lung Disease

    There are many types of chronic lung disease. You may have 1 of these:

    • Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)

    • Chronic bronchitis

    • Emphysema

    • Pulmonary fibrosis

    • 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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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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