Emphysema

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• Health: Conditions and Diseases: Genetic Disorders: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  (9)

American Lung Association - - Information about A1AD related emphysema which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin. Some of the topics discussed are who is at risk, symptoms and treatment.

Ask Dr Stoll - - An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.

Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure - - Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.

Drug InfoNet - - FAQs about emphysema.

E-Medicine - - An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.

eMedicine Health - Emphysema - - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Every Breath You Take - - Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.

Facts About Emphysema - - Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.

HealthWorld Online - - Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.

International Health News Database - - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.

The Lung Association - - An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.

Med Help - - A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.

National Emphysema Foundation - - Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.

National Jewish Medical and Research Center - - Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.

NETT - - The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.

The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial - - A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.

Personal MD - - A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

WebMD Inc. - - A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.

National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema - - Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled. (December 8, 1997)