Respiratory & Lung Disease

Sub-headings:

Asthma

Lung Cancer

Resources in this category:

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org/

"The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is the largest professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and other physicians with a special interest in allergy. It was established in 1943 with the merger of the American Association for the Study of Allergy and the Association for the Study of Asthma and Allied Conditions. In 1948, the Executive Office for the Academy was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At that time, membership totaled 528. Today, AAAAI membership totals more than 5,700."

The American Association for Respiratory Care
http://www.aarc.org/

"Since 1947, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner, improving your performance on the job, and helping you broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success. With more than 37,000 members nationwide, the AARC is the only professional society for respiratory care practitioners in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training." This site provides links to information regarding employment, affiliate meetings, practice guidelines, a video conference series, scholarships, seminars, and products and services for the field.

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542

"Your online resource for information on asthma and other lung diseases, tobacco control, and environmental health. The ALA, along with our medical section, the American Thoracic Society, works to ensure that all of us breathe easier. Our mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health."

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org/

"Founded in 1953, AAFA serves the 50 million Americans with asthma and allergic diseases. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AAFA has a full-time professional staff and a national network of 12 chapters and more than 120 educational support groups to provide community-based programs and raise funds for asthma care and research. AAFA's web site provides online access to the latest information on asthma and allergies for the public and health professionals, an online catalog of asthma and allergy resources and much more."

The Canadian Lung Association
http://www.lung.ca/home-accueil_e.php

"The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten provincial Lung Associations. It provides the focus for helping all Canadians to enjoy clean air and have healthy lungs." The site has health resources, including pages on asthma and how to keep your lungs healthy. The site is available in both English and French.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
http://www.cff.org/

"The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955 to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease." The website "includes updates on CF research and clinical trials, public policy issues, ways to get involved in fund-raising events, CF Services, Inc. (CF Pharmacy), and general information."

National Sarcoidosis Resource Center
http://www.nsrc-global.net/

Site of the National Sarcoidosis Resource Center, a non profit organization formed "to heighten public awareness and to educate people about this disease. The Resource Center offers full support, including referrals to doctors in your area and the locations of support groups."

Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc.
http://www.2ndwind.org/

This association aims "to improve the quality of life for lung transplant recipients, lung surgery candidates, people with related pulmonary concerns and their families, by providing support, love, advocacy, education, information and guidance through a spirit of service, adding years to their lives and life to their years." This site includes contact information, a Member's Stories section, a lung transplant center listing and financing information.

X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy Resource Group
http://www.mtmrg.org/

The X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy Resource Group is dedicated to providing information for parents and doctors about myotubular myopathy, a rare disorder causing low muscle tone and diminished respiratory capacity. This website provides information on Myotubular Myopath, the latest research findings, on-line copies of their newsletter, support group for parents and links to other relevant sites.