TidalHealth Nanticoke to host Better Breathers Club on Oct. 16

SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke will hold a free Better Breathers Club from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Medical Staff Conference Room on the ground floor of the hospital.

This free support group is open to anyone affected by a chronic lung disease including relatives and caregivers.

Backed by the American Lung Association, the Better Breathers Club offers a venue for participants to learn from guest speakers and educational materials, socialize with others affected by chronic lung disease, and practice skills to help them better manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Chronic lung disease makes it difficult to breathe. There are several types of chronic lung disease: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, cystic and pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, and lung cancer. In the United States, COPD is the third-leading cause of death and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Smoking is the primary cause of both of these diseases. Thankfully, many forms of chronic lung disease are preventable and medically manageable.

Registration is required and light refreshments will be served. To register, contact Marcy Columna, manager of Respiratory Care, at 302-629-6611, ext. 2155, or Marcy.Columna@tidalhealth.org .