HubHip - Respiratory Disorders

DescriptionRespiratory conditions include disorders that affect the lungs.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (67)
Support Groups (1)
Products (0)
Pleurisy (6)
Emphysema (18)
Asthma (112)
Legionnaires' Disease (12)
Hyperventilation (4)
Sleep Apnea (45)
Rhinitis (23)
Cystic Fibrosis (134)
Cancer (46)

Respiratory Disorders

The Canadian Lung Association (Site) - Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner.

How Stuff Works: Lungs (Site) - Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders.

American Lung Association (Site) - Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.

LAM Trust of New Zealand (Site) - Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.

MedicineNet: FocusOn Lungs (Site) - Offers topics covering a variety of disorders, including procedures and tests, alongside news and a discussion boards.

Pulmonology Channel (Site) - Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary conditions. Includes a forum and video presentations. [Real Player required.]

Living With Respiratory Disease (Site) - A discussion group for those affected by respiratory conditions. [Registration required.]

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (Site) - General information on this condition.

Huff and Puff Victoria (Site) - Provides details of various support groups. Includes a directory of links for specific conditions, plus information on exercising and using medications.

Anoxia and Hypoxia (Site) - Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

LAM Action (Site) - Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.

TrachyVentList (Site) - Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members.

Drkoop.com: Respiratory (Site) - News articles, grouped by condition.

RXinsider: Cough (Site) - Basic information for patients.

Pulmonary PAP (Site) - Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (Site) - Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

No Air To Go (Site) - Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including diagnosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.

eMedicine Health (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.

LAM Foundation (Site) - A non-profit organization devoted to finding a cure for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) by providing support, education, information and funding scientific research.

eMedicine Health: Smoke Inhalation (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the symptoms and treatment.

InterMune, Inc. (Site) - Read about INSPIRE, a comprehensive clinical trial in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Information for patients, physicians and investors.

Lungs OnLine (Site) - Learn about a variety of lung diseases and conditions as well as diagnostic testing information.

Bronchiectasis R Us (Site) - Offers facts including how is it diagnosed, living with it, physiotherapy techniques and devices, and forums available to meet other people with this disorder.

Medco Health (Site) - Research respiratory conditions or browse detailed drug information related to respiratory conditions. Features include interactive tools and related news.

Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (Site) - Nonprofit partnership organization advocating on behalf of pulmonary fibrosis patients nationwide.

eMedicine Health: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning. From eMedicine Health.

AOL Body - Respiratory Health (Site) - Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatments for all the major types of respiratory health issues. Plus, get tips to lower your risk factors.

RadiologyInfo: Chest Radiography (Site) - Information for patients concerning chest xrays.

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (Site) - General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources and case histories.

Revolution Health : Lung (Site) - Find lung information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss lung issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations.

eMedicine: Hiccups (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hiccups.

Respiratory Medicine (Site) - Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine.

OHSU Health: Respiratory Disorders (Site) - Overview, symptom and treatment information plus basic anatomy.

NTMinfo.com (Site) - Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including symptoms, tests and treatments.

CaringBridge for Jim Tench (Site) - A place to keep friends and family updated about Jim Tench's ongoing battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), and his double lung transplant that it has necessitated.