Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/30588-1.asp

General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=7012356

Pulmonary Hypertension Association - Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.
http://www.phassociation.org

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.
http://www.copd-international.com/

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
http://www.goldcopd.com/

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.
http://www.geocities.com/wrozenba/COPD.html

University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - A detailed description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease "COPD".
http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/respiratoryproblems/resp3544.html

eMedTV COPD Channel - Providing medically reviewed information on the symptoms, types, stages and current treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
http://copd.emedtv.com/

Chest Medicine Online - Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.priory.com/cmol/copd.htm

COPD Canada - A non-profit patient advocacy association that provides educational materials and services to Canadians who are dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes living with the disease, COPD and cold weather, a newsletter, and world news.
http://copdcanada.info

Pulmonary Center - Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.
http://www.personalmd.com/pulmonarycenter.shtml

COPD - Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.pattigibson.com/copd.htm

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

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.
http://www.copdinamerica.org/index.html

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.
http://www.geriatricservices.com/

PERF on Breathing - An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.
http://www.perf2ndwind.org/html/breathing.html

COPD-Alert - Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.
http://www.copd-alert.com/

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

WebMD, Inc. - Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/192/61627

EFFORTS - Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.
http://www.emphysema.net/

HealthAllies.Com - Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.
http://www.healthallies.com/

Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation - Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
http://perf2ndwind.org/

American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education - Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/