By calling 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872), you will be connected directly to a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist who can discuss a diagnosis, explain a procedure or offer assistance with physician referrals. No matter what your question, we will work with you to find the answer. Staff is available for immediate telephone consultation to offer advice and information on a variety of lung health topics, including:
- Lung cancer
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Emphysema
- Smoking cessation
- Environmental health
Resources are continually being updated to insure you receive the most current and accurate information available.
The Lung Helpline is staffed by experienced and credentialed health care professionals who offer a wealth of knowledge, including expertise in:
- Respiratory Therapy
- Nursing
- Respiratory Home Care
- Medication Counseling
- Physician Referral
- Smoking Cessation
- Health Care Insurance
- Medicare/Medicaid
For more information on the American Lung Association® Lung HelpLine, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)
Other Lung Health Education Resources:
Financial help with medications:
Florida Prescription Drug Price Web site:
Corporate Patient Assistance:
Many pharmaceutical companies provide assistance to patients without medical insurance.
- Glaxo-Welcome:
- A physician, nurse, social worker or pharmacist must refer the patient.
- Call 1-800-722-9294 or visit www.ipp.gsk.com for details.
- Boehringer Ingleheim:
- A physician must call and complete paperwork.
- Call Partners in Health at 1-800-556-8317 for details.
- Astra Zeneca:
- Patient, physician or pharmacist can request an application.
- Schering/Key:
- Physician, pharmacist or patient advocate can request the application form.
Important information for Medicare patients in Florida:
If your doctor has prescribed medications produced by the Pfizer, Inc., pharmaceutical company, you may be eligible for their Share Card Program. This program entitles you to pay only $15.00 for each 30-day Pfizer prescription with no limit on the number of prescriptions. To be eligible for the card, you must be 65 or older (or otherwise Medicare eligible); have an individual gross income below $18,000 a year or a joint income below $24,000; and have no other insurance prescription coverage. To apply, call 1.800.717.6005.