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October 22, 2010
Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), making it as prevalent as diabetes or asthma in adults.

October 22, 2010
Traveling With Oxygen

Each year, millions of travelers fly on commercial airlines in the United States and around the globe. As air travel has become more affordable, it has also become more accessible for people with serious medical conditions—including lung disease.

January 15, 2010
Clots in Leg Veins and Lung Arteries Patient Education Guides

Since publication of the seventh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) supplement on antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy, the results of clinical trials have provided important new information on the management of thromboembolic disorders, and the science of developing recommendations has advanced.

January 01, 2006
A Guide to Lung Transplantation

Every cell in your body requires oxygen to do its job.

January 01, 2006
Lung Lessons: A Presenter's Guide
The CHEST Foundation developed the "Lung Lessonssm: A Presenter's Guide" DVD to encourage and inform ACCP members and Ambassadors Group members on how to present important tobacco prevention information and impart good lung health practices to elementary-age schoolchildren.
January 01, 2006
Patient Education Guides on Cough

The following two patient education guides are offered for physicians to provide to their patients.

January 01, 2006
Patient Instructions for Inhaled Devices In English and Spanish
These step-by step instructions are for patients and physicians. Select and print the appropriate sheets.
January 01, 2006
Shortness of Breath

Why do I have shortness of breath?

January 01, 2005
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and You
What Is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
January 01, 2004
Advanced Lung Cancer: Issues To Consider

When a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, the doctors do their best to provide treatments that can cure or slow the growth of the cancer.

January 01, 2004
Flexible Bronchoscopy

Why Should I have a Bronchoscopy?

January 01, 2004
Interstitial & Diffuse Lung Disease Questionnaire for ACCP Members

 The work that follows is designed to be used by patients before they get in an examination room to facilitate a complete review of systems, occupational history, and medication history.

January 01, 2004
Interstitial & Diffuse Lung Disease Questionnaire for Patients

 This patient care questionnaire has been developed by the American College of Chest Physicians through its Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork to assist in patient care.

January 01, 2004
Living Well With COPD: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

For most people, living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not easy.

January 01, 2004
Living With Lung Cancer

Your doctor has just told you that you have lung cancer.

January 01, 2004
Lung Cancer… Am I At Risk?

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers.

January 01, 2004
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach To Improving Quality of Life
COPD & You; What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?; Who Benefits From Pulmonary Rehabilitation?; What is Involved in Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
January 01, 2004
What If I Have a Spot on My Lung? Do I Have Cancer?

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. About 170,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer every year.

January 01, 2002
How To Quit Using Tobacco
Before you attempt to quit, think about preparing for it. The better prepared you are, the higher the likelihood of success. Here are some suggestions ...
January 01, 2002
Patient Education Brochures on Tobacco Cessation
You know smoking is harmful. You know you should quit. But will it be difficult to quit? Are you really addicted? What should you do?
January 01, 2002
Thinking About Quiting Tobacco?
You know smoking is harmful. You know you should quit. But will it be difficult to quit? Are you really addicted? What should you do?
January 01, 2001
Educational Guide on Lung Health for Elementary School Students
Asthma lessons help students develop a basic understanding of the lungs and asthma and how they can support classmates who have asthma. Tobacco prevention units show students the effects of tobacco use on lungs and teach them ways to resist smoking.
January 01, 1999
Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU
Mechanical ventilation is a method for using machines to help patients breathe when they are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.