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1.University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook
A detailed description of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
URL:http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/ClinRef/FPHandbook/Chapter03/04-3.html
2.Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Detailed definition of this disorder with a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, complications and treatment.
URL:http://lef.org/protocols/prtcl-046.shtml
3.WebMD
Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
URL:http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1450999
4.Living With COPD
This site is written by and for patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
URL:http://papapoo.com/
5.Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation
Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
URL:http://perf2ndwind.org/html/index.html
6.Recent Developments in the Management of COPD
Complete review of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the most recent abstracts on relieving the severity of its symptoms.
URL:http://primarycare.medscape.com/quadrant/HospitalMedicine/1998/v34.n01/hm3401.02.hafner/hm3401.02.hafn.html
7.Pulmonology Channel
Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
URL:http://pulmonologychannel.com/copd/
8.American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education
Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
URL:http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/
9.MedicineNet - COPD
Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com
URL:http://www.aboutlungtherapies.com
10.The Cheshire Medical Center
Information and links related to chronic lung disease, aimed at the general public.
URL:http://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/pulrehab/rehinfo.html
11.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.
URL:http://www.cheshire-med.com/services/dietary/nutrinew/copdnut.html
12.COPD Center
Information about therapy for emphysema and lung volume reduction and pulmonary rehabilitation program.
URL:http://www.chestsurg.org/emphsema.htm
13.Guidelines For The Assessment And Management of COPD
Summary of a workshop on COPD, providing an outline that can be used by the primary care practitioner to develop a treatment plan that meets the individual patient's needs.
URL:http://Www.Cma.Ca/cmaj/vol%2D147/0420e.htm
14.Deciding About Mechanical Ventilation in End-Stage COPD
To determine when respirologists approach patients with end-stage COPD to decide about the use of mechanical ventilation, what information they provide to patients and how they provide it.
URL:http://Www.Cma.Ca/cmaj/vol%2D156/issue%2D2/0177.htm
15.Chapman Lung Center
A look at the diseases treated and the surgical procedures for lung cancer and emphysema. Abstracts and contact information as well as about the center.
URL:http://www.cmclungctr.com/
16.The Breathing Space
Information about medications, stopping smoking, and living better with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
URL:http://www.combivent.com/fam_index.htm
17.COPD-International.
An on-line community providing information and interactive support for patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.
URL:http://www.COPD-International.com
18.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.
URL:http://www.copdinamerica.org/index.html
19.COPD Takes its Toll
UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease.
URL:http://www.dotpharmacy.co.uk/upcopd.html
20.Department of Veterans' Affairs
Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
URL:http://www.dva.gov.au/pensions/statemnt/h001bp.htm
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