Learn how to live with COPD/Emphysema
EFFORTS - P. O. Box 20241 Kansas City, Mo. 64195-0241 Ph: 1-866-END-COPD

Emphysema (COPD) takes your breath away    
 

Learn more about Emphysema (COPD) from folks who are living with it
Daily e-mail discussions with folks with the disease, medical folks too.
 

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 2670 members representing the U. S. 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.  Click here for information on sending contributions to EFFORTS.  We do have Pay-Pal and credit card availability.
 

BECOME A MEMBER OF EFFORTS

Fill in the form below and click on the submit button.  If you have a problem, contact
efforts-request@effortslist.org . Note that fields with an * are required.  Sorry but we cannot accept "Hotmail" email addresses... Please note, we are a VERY active list.

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      Regular Mail individual messages per day Easily to one folder
(You will receive 50-200 individual emails daily)

      Digest (Individual messages are combined into one mail) 2-3 daily

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As well as providing a very 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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A sample of our pages are below; please use your browser to return to previous pages, and to return to this page to join EFFORTS.            

Treatment Information

Who We Are

Cigarette Anyone?

 Main Website  Medical Info Pages

Help with Treatment Decisions


 

 

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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Heart Blood and Lung Institute
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