Literature

Lung Health Guide: A complete resource on breathing techniques and how to cope with lung disease. And check out our COPD Tip Card (PDF)

The American Lung Association® of Washington offers current and informative literature on COPD. If you reside in Washington state, call us at 800-LUNG-USA.

These resources are intended for Washington state residents. However, no matter where you live in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can obtain information in your area by calling your local American Lung Association® at 800-LUNG-USA.

The American Lung Association® of Washington co-sponsors many lung support groups called Better Breathers Clubs educational support groups in the state.

EFFORTS (Emphysema Foundation For Our Right To Survive) is perhaps the largest internet advocacy COPD patient group in existence at this time. Formed, funded and operated solely by patients with COPD. Membership is free. All contributions are tax-deductible. Be an informed patient. Learn that living with COPD, while a change in lifestyle, is not a death sentence. EFFORTS provides a very vital support mailing list and educational resource for its members. EFFORTS is also working to educate and inform patients and care providers as well as promote deeper research for more effective treatment and hopefully a cure for Emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Books Available

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, $14.95, Bull Publishing Company, PO Box 208, Palo Alto, CA, 94302, 1-800-676-2855. An overall book on daily living skills and how to manage chronic disease.

The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook, $12.95, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Professional, Reference &Trade Group, 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10158-0012, ISBN# 0-471-62263-X. Focus is on quality of life and managing disease to help patients live a full and productive life.

Better Breathers Club Travel Guide, $10.00, <American Lung Association® of San Diego and Imperial Counties, 2750 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103, (619) 297-3901. This guide includes information for people with COPD or asthma as well as information for travelling with oxygen. The guide is national in scope including information on climate, pollution, and allergies plus much more.