American Lung Association Better Breathers Club

With lung disease now the third leading cause of death in the United States, the American Lung Association and St. Rose Hospital have teamed up to offer a free monthly support group to meet the needs of patients with lung disease. Sponsored by the American Lung Association, the Better Breathers Club program provides information on breathing problems and support for participants and their families.

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two conditions in which the airways are obstructed.
About 24 million Americans have COPD, but it is estimated that fewer than half have been diagnosed or know they have the disease.

The facilitator will be Adam Loomis, a respiratory therapist. He will provide an orientation to the Better Breathers Club program and an overview of lung disease.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information about the Better Breathers Club program, or chronic lung disease, please call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA. You can also speak to a respiratory therapist through our free Lung HelpLine. For more information about COPD and resources to help you, visit our website www.lungusa.org/ To