Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory specialist. Took place on 10 - 12 November 2000.

A detailed description of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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.

A booklet providing information on interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or lung scarring.

This site is written by and for patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.

Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.

A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.

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.

Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Information about therapy for emphysema and lung volume reduction and pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Information about how a person's nutritional status can influence the degree of severity of COPD. Some useful diet tips and recommendations.

American Lung Association fact sheet.

Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.

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.

Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.

Detailed definition of this disorder with a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, complications and treatment.

UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease.

Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

A guide to lung and respiratory disease for patients and their families, written by Lawrence Martin, M.D. Extensive data base concerning all aspects of this disease.

Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.

An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Information and links related to chronic lung disease, aimed at the general public.

Clinically-oriented information on the different types.

Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com

Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.

Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.

Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.

Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.

Explains the importance of participating in COPD clinical trials and how even participants who take placebos contribute and benefit from volunteering.

Offers patients up-to-date news and disease info, as well as an secure where to ask board-certified doctors their questions.

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.

Information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and treatments.

International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.