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American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education - - Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.

Breathe Easy - - A guide to lung and respiratory disease for patients and their families, written by Lawrence Martin, M.D. Extensive data base concerning all aspects of this disease.

The Cheshire Medical Center - - Information and links related to chronic lung disease, aimed at the general public.

Chest Medicine Online - - Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Clinical Trials for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - - Explains the importance of participating in COPD clinical trials and how even participants who take placebos contribute and benefit from volunteering.

Confronting COPD in America - - The largest and most comprehensive US survey to date of patient and provider knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to COPD. Site provides results, conclusions, and background information.

COPD - - Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

COPD Conferences - - International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.

COPD International - - Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.

COPD Takes its Toll - - UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease.

COPD-Alert - - A not for profit, support and activist organization for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals striving to bring more funding for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research.

COPD-Alert - - Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.

Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC - - Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory specialist. Took place on 10 - 12 November 2000.

Department of Veterans' Affairs - - Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

EFFORTS - - Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.

eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.

Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - - Detailed definition of this disorder with a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, complications and treatment.

General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.

Geriatric Services of America - - Information and support for lung disease sufferers. Find out how our Medicare-supported program of respiratory therapist-monitored prescriptions can keep you healthy and at home.

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - - A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.

HealthAllies.Com - - Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.

Interstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for Patients - - A booklet providing information on interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or lung scarring.

Living With COPD - - This site is written by and for patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

MedicineNet - COPD - - Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.co.

Oxygen Therapy - - American Lung Association fact sheet.

PERF on Breathing - - An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Pulmonary Center - - Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.

Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation - - Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.

Pulmonary Hypertension Association - - Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.

Pulmonology Channel - - Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

RespHealthSite - - Information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and treatments.

University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - - A detailed description of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

WebMD, Inc. - - Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Your Nutritional Status - - Information about how a person's nutritional status can influence the degree of severity of COPD. Some useful diet tips and recommendations.