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Asthma & Lung Disease
According to the American Lung Association, 35 million people in the U.S. live with lung disease. We've gathered a bunch of helpful resources to guide you toward living well in spite of disease.
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American Lung Association
The ultimate resource for lung health and respiratory disorders, the ALA has it all.
Check out advocacy opportunities, local support groups and the Association's blog. They also offer a Lung Helpline for those with specific questions.
Ask the Allergist
A tool from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Don't know whether your symptoms are allergy-related? Ask the Allergist and find out.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The AAFA is "the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies" and works toward advancing better treatment and cure for the conditions.
Get information about both allergic and non-allergic asthma, as well as all types of allergies, including food, insect, outdoor, indoor and latex. Find a local support group or chapter - or browse the catalog for asthma- and allergy-related educational tools.
Breathing Better, Living Well
Breathing Better, Living Well is a resource for those seeking more information about living with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and related disorders.
A wealth of information for folks with various lung diseases, of various ages and stages of diagnosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The mission of the CFF is to "assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease."
Get information about CF diagnosis, treatment, research and advocacy. Find your local chapter, special resources for caregivers and volunteer opportunities. Visit their CF Services Pharmacy to easily find and purchase meds for cystic fibrosis.
Sick Girl Speaks!
We love Sick Girl Speaks, with her irreverent take on life with cystic fibrosis and her excellent writing. Who can resist a blog entry that starts, "When I was dying, I did not have the physical ability to take care of my dog."
Writer Tiffany calls herself "an "illness ambassador" because she wants to "help bridge the gap between the sick world and the well world." She truly has one of the best patient blogs we've ever read - her frankness and vulnerability really come through, and it makes us want to reach through the monitor and give her a big (gentle) hug. If you're a sick chick, you're gonna love reading her perspective - she's a true Babe!
