EFFORTS — PO Box 20241
Kansas City, MO 64195–0241
Ph: 1–866–END–COPD
The information on (or referenced by) the EFFORTS’ website and discussion lists is not intended or
implied to be a substitute for the professional medical advice of your own healthcare providers.
As a patient advocacy group, we rely on your contributions/donations to maintain the mail list
group, this website, and help board members attend conferences and to increase our participation in research.
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Learn more about Emphysema (COPD) from others who are living with it
Daily email discussions about lung disease
Medical professionals contribute their expertise and answer our questions
If you are looking for more information or support about Emphysema or other Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have found the most energetic
and comprehensive organization on the web. Be an informed patient.
Learn that living with COPD, while a change in lifestyle, is not a death
sentence.
We currently number about 1500 members representing the USA and 30 other countries.
EFFORTS is a 501(c)(3), non–profit organization that was formed, funded and is operated
by patients with the disease. Membership is free. All contributions are tax–deductible and gratefully accepted.
We accept credit cards and PayPal. More information can be found here.
BECOME A MEMBER OF EFFORTS
As well as providing vital support through a joint email discussion list
and educational resource for its members, we are also working to educate
and inform patients and care providers as well as promote deeper
research for more effective treatment and hopefully a cure for
Emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Be an
activist in managing your own disease and join our EFFORTS to help
promote vital medical research and education. If we don’t do this, who will?
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their identity, is respected by this Web site. The Web site owners
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PIO Member since 1999,
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Heart Blood and Lung Institute
