Dominion Web Directory : Health : Conditions_and_Diseases : Respiratory_Disorders : Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary

http://askwaltstollmd.com/rebounding.html

» Ask Dr Stoll
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
http://askwaltstollmd.com/rebounding.html

http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_copd_lvrsfaq.html

» Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure
Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_copd_lvrsfaq.html

» Drug InfoNet
FAQs about emphysema.
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqemphy.htm

» E-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html

» Every Breath You Take
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html

» HealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/emphysema.htm

» IBV Valve Trial
Details about a clinical trial for those between the ages of forty and seventy four who have a confirmed diagnosis of emphysema. Information about participation and see if you are a candidate.
http://www.emphysematrial.com

http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html

» International Health News Database
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html

» Med Help
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
http://www.med-help.net/Emphysema.html

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm

» NETT
The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm

» National Emphysema Foundation
Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
http://emphysemafoundation.org/

http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html

» National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm

» National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema
Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm

http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml

» Personal MD
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml

http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/emphysema.html

» The Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/emphysema.html

» The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
http://www.ctsnet.org/doc/2375

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disease-COPD-Overview

» WebMD Inc.
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disease-COPD-Overview

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/16255-1.asp

» eMedicine Health - Emphysema
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/16255-1.asp