COPD Management During the Pandemic
Why Join a Better Breathers Club?
The American Lung Association's Better Breathers Club program has connected people living with lung disease to education, support, and each other in communities around the country for over 40 years.
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. and globally, we are continuing to recommend suspending in-person Better Breathers Club meetings to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus outbreak. With that in mind, we would like to remind you that we are not cancelling Better Breathers Club meetings, but instead putting temporary safeguards in place to protect your lung health.
Virtual Meetings
Register now to join the American Lung Association in nationwide virtual Better Breathers Club meetings:
- What is New at the American Lung Association?
June 30th at 2 p.m. CT - Vaccines against Infections Respiratory Diseases
August 11th at 2 p.m. CT - Understanding Interstitial Lung Disease
September 22nd at 2 p.m. CT - Goal Setting and Gratitude
- Natural Disaster Preparation
(recorded) - COPD Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(recorded) - Addressing Emotional Health and COVID-19
(recorded) - Understanding the Respiratory System and Lung Disease
(recorded) - Maintaining Lung Disease Management Amid COVID-19
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Stay informed. Visit Lung.org/covid19 for information and resources about coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
You can also connect with an expert online or over the phone by contacting the Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA, or join one of our online support communities through Inspire.
In Person Meetings
Better Breathers Club members learn better ways to cope with lung conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. Better Breathers Club offers a fun and stimulating combination of guest speakers, problem-solving discussions, and social activities. Led by trained facilitators, these in-person adult support groups give you the tools you need to stay active and healthy, living the best quality of life you can.
Interested in starting a Better Breathers Club program at your organization?
Become a volunteer Better Breathers Club Certified Facilitator today. Learn more about getting started as a certified facilitator or email [email protected].
Find a Better Breathers Club
Look through the listing of Clubs in your state to find a group near you.
NOTICE: In-person Club meetings are suspended due to COVID-19. Contact us for meeting details on your local Club.
Page last updated: May 4, 2021