Conference Offers Insight for Lung Disease Patients

With asthma rates at an all-time high according to a recent CDC report, and COPD designated as the forth-leading cause of death in the United States, the number of Americans suffering from some lung disease is on the rise.

On June 24, Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania—a local nonprofit that provides programs and services to people diagnosed with lung disease—is hosting a free conference titled Lungs at Work, designed to offer attendees the opportunity to hear from pulmonary physicians on the topics of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep apnea.

The Lungs at Work conference will take place at the  from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southpointe June 24.

The full conference agenda, list of speakers and online registration can be found by visiting www.healthylungs.org or by calling 1-800-220-1990. The first 100 registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card from Wal-Mart.

“Whether someone has been living with lung disease for many years, or they have just been recently diagnosed, we felt there was a need to offer these patients and their caregivers a day where they could have their questions addressed, and get the chance to hear from medical experts,” said Carol Ann Kuczma, conference organizer and director of programs and services for Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania. “If you’re unsure about attending, I encourage you to bring a family member or caregiver and come out on June 24 to learn more about how you can best manage your lung condition.”

Registration for this free educational event will remain open until June 20.