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The American Lung Association of Alabama offers an wide array of lung health related programs. Call our offices at (205) 933-8821 for details on programs in your area and information on all you can do to help fight lung disease.
The American Lung Association of Alabama launched an exciting new program, Asthma Indicator Screenings, at the beginning of 1999. More than 67,000 Alabama children are estimated to have asthma, but many have not been diagnosed with the chronic disease. The Asthma Indicator Screenings will be conducted primarily in school settings, but will also be offered at festivals and other special events across the state.
The goals of the Asthma Indicator Screening program are to decrease school absenteeism, decrease health care costs/emergency room visits, reduce lost work days for parents, increase awareness among school personnel, assist physicians to identify asthma patients, and save lives.
The Asthma Indicator Screenings will be implemented on a state-wide basis. For information, please call 1-800-LUNG-USA.
Open Airways For Schools is a school health education program for children ages 8-11 with asthma. Call 205-933-8821 or 1-800-LUNG-USA for more information.
The Sesame Street-Childhood Asthma Awareness project promotes public awareness of pediatric asthma and helps preschoolers understand and cope with the chronic disease.
Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.)
T.A.T.U. is a teen anti-tobacco peer mentoring program sponsored by the Smoke-free Class of 2000.
T.A.T.U. is a pyramid program involving the training of school teachers/counselors and other community volunteers who then train teens in the 9th-12th grades. These teens form teams who do anti-smoking presentations to children in the 4th-6th grades. The program addresses specific teen concerns about the health effects of tobacco use, nicotine addiction, tobacco advertising and becoming role models for young children. Each adult volunteer receives a T.A.T.U. manual that includes curriculum, handouts, a video and instructions for all activities. The manuals are provided at no cost to individuals who make the commitment to train teens in the program.
For more information, contact Janet Windle, Project Director for the Smoke-free Class of 2000 in Alabama, at 205-933-8821 or 1-800-LUNG-USA.
I'll Never Smoke is an educational program for elementary and middle school students in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The I'll Never Smoke program teaches the dangers of tobacco use and provides tools to resist pressure to begin smoking. The program reaches more than 15,000 students each school year. For more information, call Betty Wilkins at 334-665-1299.
For information about Freedom From Smoking® clinics call 205-933-8821 or 1-800-LUNG-USA.
The Tools For Schools program helps schools ensure good air quality. Call the Wiregrass Region at 334-794-4925 for details.
Better Breathers Club (Support Groups)
Support groups for individuals with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, asthma or other lung diseases are offered in communities around the state.
The Better Breathers Club has monthly talks about understanding and coping with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Meet and talk with people with breathing problems.
The American Lung Association of Alabama has a wealth of information on topics related to lung disease or lung hazards. Most materials are available in small quantities at no charge. Self-help manuals to help you quit smoking are available for a small fee. Videos are also available and can be checked out for two weeks.
Information is available on asthma, smoking, nicotine addiction, tobacco, influenza (flu), pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, sleep apnea, emphysema, sarcoidosis, chronic bronchitis, hay fever, histoplasmosis, HIV/AIDS and lung disease, understanding lung medications, peak flow meters, oxygen therapy at home, air pollution, radon, asbestos and dust diseases.
To request a brochure, or for more information, please call 1-800-LUNG-USA.
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