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Learn More Breathe Better. A program of the National Institutes of Health

About the Learn More Breathe Better® program

A national health education program that raises awareness about lung diseases and conditions and coordinates the Breathe Better Network.
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Lung Health Resources

Learn how the lungs work and find printable resources for living with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD and more.
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Asthma in Our Communities

American Indians/Alaska Natives, Blacks, Hispanics/Latinos, & women have higher rates of asthma. Use these resources to increase awareness.

Tools and Materials

The Learn More Breathe Better program offers a variety of educational resources for health and community professionals to use to educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about lung diseases and conditions.
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Join the Breathe Better Network

The Breathe Better Network is a partnership of organizations around the country working to raise awareness about lung health at the local level.
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Sleep Health

About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health. Learn more about the importance of sleep.
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COPD National Action Plan

The COPD National Action Plan is the first-ever blueprint for a multi-faceted, unified fight against the disease. Learn how you can get involved.
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COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool

The COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool allows stakeholders to record actions and accomplishments and monitor the COPD community’s progress in meeting the goals of the Action Plan.
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2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines

View the updated Asthma Management Guidelines which offer healthcare providers updated recommendations across six areas of asthma care.
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Division of Lung Diseases

The NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases supports research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of lung diseases and sleep disorders.

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Lung Health Related Topics at NHLBI

NHLBI offers information on a variety of lung-related diseases and conditions.
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Participate in Clinical Trials

The NHLBI leads or sponsors many studies to advance our knowledge and treatment of lung diseases and sleep disorders—and you can help. Learn more.
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Advancing the Research on Lung Diseases

Learn how NHLBI conducts and supports research that expands our understanding of lung biology and how lung diseases start and progress.
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Lung Health News and Events

Find the latest stories about NHLBI-funded research and events.
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Funding Opportunities for Research

Search and learn more about NHLBI funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for research on lung diseases and sleep disorders.