Information is crucial to those affected by lung disease. Brochures, fact sheets and other resources are available to patients, family members, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning more about lung health.
If you would like to receive literature on lung health and related issues, contact your local American Lung Association of Florida office at 1-800-LUNG-USA.
A Baby’s Breath-- Lung disease and breathing problems are the number one cause of death in infants less than one year old, accounting for one in three infant deaths. The American Lung Association of Florida knows your baby’s lung health is important. Download this guide, which helps you prepare a safe and healthy home for your newborn.
NTM, Nontuberculous Mycobacteria is also known as atypical tuberculosis (Atypical TB) or Mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT). The NTM Web site provides insight into diseases caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and empowers the patient to participate in his or her own treatment.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AAT Deficiency or Alpha-1) is one of the most common serious hereditary disorders in the world and can result in life-threatening liver disease in children and adults and lung disease in adults.
Three prominent health organizations: the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) all agree that individuals with COPD, as well as adults and adolescents with asthma (an estimated 30 million Americans) and COPD be tested for Alpha-1.
For more information, click here to visit the Alpha-1 Foundation Web site.
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