TESTIMONIALS

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Lung Diseases

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National Jewish Center's Lung Line (1-800-222-LUNG) Registered nurses provide information on lung disease and problems such as allergies, immune disorders, bronchitis and chronic conditions as well as educational materials and local referrals during normal business hours.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research results, clinical trials, publications, grant information and other resources related to the study of allergies and infectious diseases. http://www.niaid.nih.gov

TB Weekly News weekly. Read headline updates or subscribe to read full articles. http://www.newsfile.com/welcome.htm

CDC Tuberculosis Elimination Q & A about tuberculosis, including information, testing, and vaccination. http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/default.htm

Texas Rehabilitation Commission (210-805-2200, San Antonio) Texas State employment agency for those with disabilities to help prepare for and obtain employment. Prospective clients may self-refer or may also have referral from counselors or physician. Web Site: http://www.rehab.state.tx.us

Tuberculosis, World Health Organization Promotes awareness of Tuberculosis. Links and resources. http://www.who.int/gtb/

Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TX. Dept of Health) (San Antonio office 210-534-8857), 2303 SE Military Dr, SAT 78223-0340 Provides medical/surgical care for patients with lung diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, coccidioidomycosis and other acute or chronic chest problems, as well as Hansen's Disease.

Tuberculosis - Hopkins Education Diagnosis, treatment information. http://hopkins-id.edu/diseases/tb/tb.html

Division of Tuberculosis Elimination http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb

Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center (415-502-4600)

American Lung Association (800-586-4872) http://www.lungusa.org

Nursing Web Site for Medical issues: http://www.nursingnet.org

George Division of Public Health Guide: http://www.ph.dhr.state.ga.us Detailed information about diagnosing and treating this infectious disease.

Tuberculosis Resources Information on detection, prevention, and cure. http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/tbcpp/