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DescriptionA general term for chronic, non-reversible lung disease that is usually a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

HealthAllies.Com (Site) - Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (Site) - A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
Canadian Lung Association (Site) - A patient's resource about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Covers in detail, living with lung disease, learning about the lungs and improving air quality. A separate section about the organization.
American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education (Site) - Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
COPD (Site) - Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC (Site) - Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory specialist. Took place on 10 - 12 November 2000.
Pulmonary Center (Site) - Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.
Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation (Site) - Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
Confronting COPD in America (Site) - 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.
PERF on Breathing (Site) - An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.
eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.
COPD-Alert (Site) - 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.
Geriatric Services of America (Site) - 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.
EFFORTS (Site) - Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.
General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Site) - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
COPD International (Site) - Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.
University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook (Site) - A detailed description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease "COPD".
WebMD, Inc. (Site) - Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Chest Medicine Online (Site) - Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
COPD-Alert (Site) - Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (Site) - Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.
COPD Conferences (Site) - International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.
Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Site) - Detailed definition of this disorder with a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, complications and treatment.
COPD Canada (Site) - 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.
Department of Veterans' Affairs (Site) - Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
eMedTV COPD Channel (Site) - Providing medically reviewed information on the symptoms, types, stages and current treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.