The American Lung Association of Utah offers a wide variety of lung health services to the people of Utah. Browse our section for details on these services and up-coming special events. Programs T he American Lung Association of Utah offers an wide array of lung health related programs. Open Airways for Schools Award winning program teaches children, ages 8-11, how to detect the warning signs of asthma, and to identify environmental factors that can trigger an attack. This us accomplished in a series of six lessons of 40 minutes each, taught by trained instructors.
Every child can become an asthma expert.
Campers discover they aren't the only one with asthma, and gain greater confidence and higher self-esteem. In addition, the ALAU offers monthly hypnosis sessions and self-help programs, all at a nominal cost. Dr. Thomas Mclntyre is the Principal Investigator. The Utah Center is focused on inflammation since it plays a central role in asthma, determining the likelihood, length and severity of asthma episodes. Better Breathers Club Quarterly newsletters answer questions and offer suggestions that are intended to ease living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.