Web Directory

» American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education
   Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
   http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/

» COPD Canada
   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.
   http://copdcanada.info

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

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

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

» Confronting COPD in America
   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.
   http://www.copdinamerica.org/index.html

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

» General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
   Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
   http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=7012356

» Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
   A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
   http://www.goldcopd.com/

» HealthAllies.Com
   Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.
   http://www.healthallies.com/

» National Jewish Health: COPD
   Provides information on this progressive lung disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.nationaljewish.org/healthinfo/conditions/copd/index.aspx

» Pulmonary Center
   Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.
   http://www.personalmd.com/pulmonarycenter.shtml

» Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation
   Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
   http://perf2ndwind.org/

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

» University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook
   A detailed description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease "COPD".
   http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/respiratoryproblems/resp3544.html

» eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
   Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/30588-1.asp