American Lung Association

The American Lung Association has been fighting lung disease for nearly 100 years. With the generous support of the public and the help of volunteers, they have seen many advances against lung disease. However, the work is not finished. As they look forward to their second century, the American Lung Association will continue to strive to make breathing easier for everyone through programs of education, community service, advocacy, and research. The American Lung Association's activities are supported by donations to Christmas Seals and other voluntary contributions.

You may obtain additional information via their web site at http://www.lungusa.org. The American Lung Association does not endorse products.

American Association for Respiratory Care

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a professional membership association for respiratory therapists. Respiratory therapists assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The AARC provides educational programs to the respiratory care community and promotes the art and science of respiratory care to healthcare consumers and other healthcare professionals.

American College of Chest Physicians

The mission of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication.

ACCP has nearly 15,000 members in over 100 countries who specialize in various multidisciplinary areas of chest medicine. ACCP provides physicians, researchers, and healthcare practitioners with such resources as: continuing education courses and products; CHEST — The Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal and other publications; consensus statements and clinical practice guidelines; representation in government public affairs; The CHEST Foundation; and numerous other resources.

National Lung Health Education Program

The prevention of lung disease and the promotion of lung health is the goal of the National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP), in collaboration with medical professionals, government organizations, and foundations, including:

• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
• Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
• American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• American Thoracic Society (ATS)
• National Emphysema Foundation (NEF)