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Patient Education & Support
The following links take you to patient-friendly information provided by pulmonologychannel and sleepchannel, physician-monitored resources:
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Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others are having similar experiences. This is also helpful for loved ones of those dealing with health-related issues.
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Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)
Poison Control
1.800.222.1222
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Asthma
Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
COPD
COPD-Support, Inc.
The Family of COPD Support Programs
Cystic Fibrosis
CysticFibrosis.com
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Emphysema
DontSmoke.com
Emphysema Foundation For Our Right To Survive (EFFORTS)
The National Emphysema Foundation (NEF)
Lung Cancer Online
Lung Cancer
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE)
Lung Cancer Online
The Wellness Community
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
AWAKE (Alert,Well and Keeping Energetic)
American Sleep Apnea Association
Sarcoidosis
Arthritis Foundation
National Sarcoidosis Resource Center (NSRC)
Tuberculosis
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
National Tuberculosis Center
Other Pulmonology Resources
American Association for Respiratory Care
American Lung Association (ALA)
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
General Resources
Consumer Health Education Center
Safe Medication
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