COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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The Mahalo Top 7
- American Lung Association (ALA): COPD Center
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): What Is COPD?
- MedlinePlus: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cleveland Clinic: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Wikipedia: COPD
- Official Site: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
- YouTube: Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Time: 3:10)
COPD News
- Google News: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- HealthDay: Computer Program Helps COPD Patients Monitor Breathing (April 18, 2008)
- Topix: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News
- HealthDay: Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients (February 29, 2008)
- A double lung transplant leads to longer survival than a single lung transplant in patients younger than 60 who are in the final stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), French researchers say.
- The New York Times: From Smoking Boom, a Major Killer of Women (November 29, 2007)
- HealthDay: Experts Publish New Lung Disease Guidelines (September 14, 2007)
- HealthDay: Prevalence of COPD Greater Than Thought (August 30, 2007)
- HealthDay: Study Links Cured Meats to Lung Disease (April 16, 2007)
- HealthDay: Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients' Lung Cancer Risk (April 6, 2007)
COPD Facts
- ALA: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Fact Sheet
- NHLBI: What Is COPD?
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Facts About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Aetna InteliHealth: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center: Management of COPD
- Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... (November 5, 2003)
COPD Symptoms and Statistics
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS): FASTATS - COPD
- Aetna InteliHealth: Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- WebMD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Symptoms
COPD Treatment Options
- MedicineNet: What Treatment Is Available for COPD?
- NHLBI: How Is COPD Treated?
- Aetna InteliHealth: Treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- ALA: Need Help with Treatment Decisions for COPD?
- WebMD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Treatment Overview
COPD Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- Cleveland Clinic: Nutritional Guidelines for People With COPD
- MotherNature.com: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- CureZone: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Remedies
COPD Prevention
- NHLBI: How Can COPD Be Prevented From Progressing?
- ALA: Smoking Cessation Resources Fact Sheet
- ALA: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and Other Medications...
- WebMD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Prevention
COPD Scientific and Medical Journal Articles
- JAMA Search: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- PubMed Central Search: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Respiratory Research: Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease... (April 4, 2007)
- American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine: Incidence of Chronic Obstructive... (2007)
- Annals of Internal Medicine: Optimal Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease... (2007)
- Health and Quality of Life Outcomes: Palliative care provision for patients... (2007)
COPD Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Chronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trials
COPD Coping and Support Groups
- ALA: Better Breathers Clubs
- WebMD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Places To Get Help
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center: Coping With COPD: A Tutorial on Life Skills
- COPD International: International Support Network