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The American Lung Association
Address:
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone:
1-800-LUNGUSA
1-800-586-4872
Internet address:
http://www.lungusa.org
Description of services provided:
This is a website covering all kinds of information about diseases and conditions of the lungs, including various types of pneumonia. Information on how to quit smoking, and lots of data and statistics are available. You can also link into your local American Lung Association’s website and can get information on activities and programs occurring all over the nation. Research programs are discussed, and links to a variety of relevant websites are also available.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Address:
1600 Clifton RD
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone:
1-800-311-3435
Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov
Description of services provided:
This site provides information on many types of pneumonia, prevention guidelines, data, and statistics. You can also get information on how to stay healthy while traveling to different countries, as well as a huge amount of other information pertaining to public health, tracking disease trends globally, and international health initiatives.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Address:
NHLBI Health Information Center
Attn: Website
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, Maryland, 20824-0105
Phone:
1-301-592-8573
Internet address:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Description of services provided:
This website has detailed information about various heart, lung, and blood disorders, including information on various types of pneumonia. Information is available for patients, the general public, and healthcare providers. News and press releases about recent research findings are available. There are details on research projects seeking volunteers if you are interested in participating in a clinical trial. Numerous links to other pertinent sites are also available.
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Address:
61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006-2755
Phone:
1-212-315-8600
Internet address:
http://www.thoracic.org/
Description of services provided:
This education and scientific society has over 18,000 members. Visitors to the site can access ATS journals and documents.
Last reviewed July 2008 by Marcin Chwistek, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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