Group members share their experiences and feelings about coping with lung disease. Friends and family members are welcome. Programs are co-sponsored by the American Lung Association of Maryland and local hospitals. Exercise programs for individuals with COPD led by respiratory therapists. Individuals participate at their own level of ability in a series of exercises designed to strengthen breathing muscles.
Programs offer emotional support and opportunities to socialize.
A volunteer run support group for people with sarcoidosis. Participants meet on a quarterly basis and listen to guest speakers on topics such as nutrition and how to cope with a chronic illness. The program also includes open discussion among participants. Not On Tobacco Teenage Smokers Need Help Much of today's focus on teenage tobacco control centers around prevention. These teens are at risk for developing a lifelong addiction that can cause serious health problems and even cut years off their lives.