Lung Helpline and Tobacco Quitline

Free information and support from lung health experts.

Talk to our experts at the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine and Tobacco QuitLine. Our service is free and we are here to help you. You can connect with us by calling 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872 and press 2), submitting a question or live chat when available.

Hours:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. CT
Weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
*After hours leave a message and we will respond the next business day.

TTY for hearing impaired: 1-800-501-1068

Who Are We?

The Lung HelpLine is staffed with licensed registered nurses, respiratory therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialists. In addition, there are bilingual Spanish speaking staff along with a live language interpretation service for over 250 languages.

How Can We Help You?

Our knowledgeable staff have a wide-range of experience in the healthcare industry, and it's our mission to provide thorough answers to all of your lung-health related questions and connect you to the resources you need. 

  • COVID-19 questions and guidance on where to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine in your area. 
  • Quitting smoking and all forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes and vaping.
  • Financial aid, medical equipment and health insurance questions.
  • Finding a doctor, medical specialist or healthcare center.
  • Oxygen therapy resources.
  • Managing chronic lung conditions, such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis.
  • Connecting with support groups.
  • Questions about medications, respiratory therapy and pulmonary testing.
  • Connecting with local resources to ensure continuity of care.

Lung Health Navigation Team

Our Lung HelpLine Navigation Team empowers people to understand and manage their lung health. We offer FREE one-on-one education programs to support those living with lung disease including COPD and asthma.

Lung Cancer Screening

If you smoke or have ever smoked, low-dose CT lung cancer screening could save your life. Our Lung Health Navigators can help determine if you are eligible for screening and guide you each step of the way.

Helpful Information and Topics

Videos/Tutorials

Corporate/Workplace Tobacco Cessation

We also assist employers help their employees quit tobacco use. The Freedom From Smoking® Worksite Telephonic Program offers one-on-one specialized professional telephone counseling through the Lung HelpLine. We've helped corporations, the military, hospitals and other organizations to help the individuals they serve become tobacco-free for life.

Contact us at 1-800-LUNGUSA or [email protected] to see how we can incorporate Freedom From Smoking into your organization.

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Page last updated: January 10, 2024

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