Directory of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Resources

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

Subcategories

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema
• News and Media
• Personal Pages
• Sarcoidosis
• Support Groups
• Treatment

Resources in This Category

• Confronting COPD in America

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

• COPD Canada

  http://copdcanada.info/
  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.

• COPD Conferences

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

• COPD International

  http://www.copd-international.com/
  Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.

• COPD-Alert

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

• EFFORTS

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

• eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_copd/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.

• General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=7012356
  Clinically-oriented information on the different types.

• Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

  http://www.goldcopd.com/
  A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.

• Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation

  http://perf2ndwind.org/
  Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.

• Pulmonary Hypertension Association

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

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