site URL - http://fnsg.azerty.co.uk
Site description: Provides a network for those with a severe form of this condition. Includes general information. [Membership fee required to join.]
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| Previous 10 | MerckSource - All about Asthma | http://www.mercksource.com/portal/site/mercksource/?epi_menuItemID=50f139befd8ddbaca64b6c256059d063&epi_menuID=f783a56def23ff9ca64b6c256059d063&am MerckSource - All about Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Provides parents and children information about this disorder, how to read a peak flow meter, what triggers an attack, and how to control them. |
| Previous | Asthma Parents | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/asthma-parents/ Asthma Parents | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Support_Groups Email discussion list for parents to discuss their questions and concerns. [Membership required.] |
| Random 1 | CaseManagement.com | http://www.casemanagement.com/ CaseManagement.com | Top/Business/Healthcare/Case_Management/Software Provides an online medical and healthcare case management and authorization system called E-Reports for case managers and insurance claims professionals. |
| Random 2 | Rehab Specialists | http://www.rehabspecialists.com/ Rehab Specialists | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Disability/Mobility_and_Transportation_Aids Resells mobility products such as electric wheelchairs, scooters and liftchairs in the California North Bay area. |
| Random 3 | Capital District Dance Company | http://home.nycap.rr.com/borrowman/cddc/ Capital District Dance Company | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Ballet/Companies/North_America/United_States/Regional_or_Civic A non-profit performing arts company for children, founded in 1983 to promote and develop a love and understanding of the performing arts. |
| Random 4 | National Diabetes Alliance | http://diabetesalliance.org National Diabetes Alliance | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Organizations To assist independent and allied diabetes organizations provide physical and social well-being of persons with diabetes. |
| Random 5 | Canadian Society of Microbiologists 54th Annual Meeting | http://www.ucalgary.ca/~armstrog/csm-scm Canadian Society of Microbiologists 54th Annual Meeting | Top/Science/Biology/Microbiology/Meetings_and_Conferences Welcome to the 54th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists. The Local Organizing Committee has drawn up a scientific program that emphasizes the pioneering spirit of microbiology in its exciting facets of medical, industrial and environmental biotechnology. |
| Next | How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way | http://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/allergy/inhaluse.html How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Treatments Information on best technique. |
| Next 10 | Clean Air Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | http://www.cleanairhealthcare.ie Clean Air Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Treatments An Irish supplier of a medical device for the reduction of inhalent allergens for use by asthma sufferers in the home. Find clinical trials, product information and testing methods. |
| Random 1 | Ron's and Jailen's Anime Etc. | http://www.angelfire.com/md/babaloo Ron's and Jailen's Anime Etc. | Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Fandom/R Links regarding various aspects of fandom. |
| Random 4 | Bailey & Myers, PA | http://baileymyers.com Bailey & Myers, PA | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Florida/Localities/O/Orlando/Business_and_Economy/Legal_Services Offering services for personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and insurance claims. |
| Random 4 | Pliva zdravlje | http://www.plivazdravlje.hr Pliva zdravlje | Top/World/Hrvatski/Zdravlje Hrvatski zdravstveni web portal. Vijesti, iscrpna baza bolesti i simptoma, specijalizirane stranice posvećene specifičnim stanjima, medicinski leksikon, lista lijekova, te opširna baza PiO. |
| Next 70 | Control Your Asthma | http://members.aol.com/controlurasthma/ Control Your Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Personal_Pages Data collection form for a personal investigation concerning the control of this condition. |
| Previous 70 | How My Dad Stopped Using an Oxygen Tank to Breathe | http://home.att.net/~iso9k1/o2/fibrosis.html How My Dad Stopped Using an Oxygen Tank to Breathe | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Personal_Pages Personal page describing pulmonary rehabilitation and return to a near-normal life with asbestosis and fibrosis. |
| Next 170 | Common Cold | http://www.commoncold.org Common Cold | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Common_Cold Information on causes, treatments and complications, alongside myths and recipes. |
| Previous 170 | ARDS - PulmonologyChannel | http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/ards/ ARDS - PulmonologyChannel | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Information on the pathology of this syndrome. |
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| Previous 270 | Karan's Korner | http://www.karenskorner.com/ Karan's Korner | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Karan's strategy for conquering Multiple Sclerosis. |
| Other resource N0 | Leukodystrophy | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/leukodys_doc.htm Leukodystrophy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy A short information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Other resource N1 | Leukodystrophy Hub | http://www.projectlinks.org/leukodystrophy Leukodystrophy Hub | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy A brief definition followed by links to research articles, overviews and case reports. |
| Other resource N2 | NINDS - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/meta_leu_doc.htm NINDS - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Metachromatic_Leukodystrophy A short information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Other resource N3 | Canavan Foundation | http://www.canavanfoundation.org/ Canavan Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Canavan Not-for-profit foundation providing information about Canavan disease, prenatal screening, support, and research. |
| Other resource N4 | Krabbe's Family Network | http://www.krabbes.net Krabbe's Family Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Krabbe_Disease The area most affected by this is the central nervous system. The CNS controls such things as Breathing, body temperature, and all other automatic body functions are controlled by the CNS. There are two types of Krabbe's. Most common is the infantile form. The second type affects children and adults. |
| Other resource N5 | The Amn-Ald Community Pages | http://amn.ald.ourfamily.com The Amn-Ald Community Pages | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy Support site for families dealing with the diseases AMN/ALD (one form of the many Leukodystrophies). |
| Other resource N6 | X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Mutations | http://www.x-ald.nl/ X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Mutations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy This database has been initiated to collect data on mutations found in the gene (ABCD1) responsible for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. |
| Other resource N7 | Adrenoleukodystrophy | http://home.merlin.mb.ca/~sradley Adrenoleukodystrophy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy Offers a summary of the disorder, possible treatments and links. |
| Other resource N8 | Neurology Channel | http://neurologychannel.com/guillain/ Neurology Channel | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome A description of Guillain-Barre syndrome, also known as Landry's ascending paralysis and acute idiopathic polyneuritis. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment. |
| Other resource N9 | All about Guillain-Barre syndrome | http://www.jsmarcussen.com/gbs/uk/uk_index.htm All about Guillain-Barre syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Patient diaries, case histories, medical information on GBS. |
| Other resource N10 | Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International | http://www.guillain-barre.com/ Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Information about the organization, the services offered and a message board as well data about the disease. |
| Other resource N11 | eMedicine Health - Guillain-Barré Syndrome | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/19386-1.asp eMedicine Health - Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder. |
| Other resource N12 | The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project | http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/psychiatry/delirium/delirium.htm The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Delirium This chapter deals with diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment and outcome of delirium. |
| Other resource N13 | Remembering Delirium | http://bjp.rcpsych.org/cgi/content/full/180/1/4 Remembering Delirium | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Delirium Taken from the British Journal of Psychiatry. |
| Other resource N14 | NINDS Sydenham Chorea Information | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/sydenham.htm NINDS Sydenham Chorea Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Sydenham's_Chorea Sydenham Chorea (St. Vitus' Dance) information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Other resource N15 | MDAdvice.com - Sydenham's Chorea | http://www.mdadvice.com/library/ped/pedillsymp364.html MDAdvice.com - Sydenham's Chorea | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Sydenham's_Chorea Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Other resource N16 | Respiratory Disorders | http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/anatomy.htm Respiratory Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Anatomy of the respiratory system, with links to respiratory disorders. |
| Other resource N17 | LAM Trust of New Zealand | http://www.lam.org.nz/ LAM Trust of New Zealand | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events. |
| Other resource N18 | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Respiratory Disorders | http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/disease.htm Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Respiratory Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on a variety of diseases, disorders and infections, plus anatomy of the system. |
| Other resource N19 | TrachyVentList | http://www.tuftysue.cwc.net/TrachyVentList.html TrachyVentList | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members. |
| Other resource N20 | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ipf.htm Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N21 | American Lung Association | http://www.lungusa.org/ American Lung Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events. |
| Other resource N22 | Lung Life Center | http://www.LungLifeCenter.com Lung Life Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Offers general information on various conditions, including video presentations. Includes a option to receive answers from a doctor, for which a payment is required. From ZoeMed Inc. |
| Other resource N23 | Pulmonary PAP | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulmonarypap/ Pulmonary PAP | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.] |
| Other resource N24 | Health Care Book | http://www.nethealthbook.com/lungdisease.html Health Care Book | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific lung diseases. |
| Other resource N25 | eMedicine Health | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13681-1.asp eMedicine Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse. |
| Other resource N26 | Respiratory Medicine | http://users.pandora.be/spirometrie/ Respiratory Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine. |
| Other resource N27 | The British Lung Foundation - Scarborough and District Breathe Easy Club | http://www.breatheeasyclub.co.uk The British Lung Foundation - Scarborough and District Breathe Easy Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders A support and information network for anyone affected by a lung condition. |
| Other resource N28 | Irish Lung Fibrosis Association | http://www.irishlungfibrosisassociation.org Irish Lung Fibrosis Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources and case histories. |
| Other resource N29 | ARDS Support Center | http://ards.org/ ARDS Support Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Information and support for patients, survivors, families, friends, medical personnel and others affected by acute respiratory distress. Includes messages, pen pal circles and newsletter. |
| Other resource N30 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - eMedicine | http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic15.htm Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - eMedicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Clinical information on this disorder. |
| Other resource N31 | ARDS - MedlinePlus | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000103.htm ARDS - MedlinePlus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Patient-oriented information on the management of this syndrome. |
| Other resource N32 | Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC | http://www.nepulmonaryconf.com Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory specialist. Took place on 10 - 12 November 2000. |
| Other resource N33 | Interstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for Patients | http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Pulmonary/InterstitialLungDz/TOC.html Interstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for Patients | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease A booklet providing information on interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or lung scarring. |
| Other resource N34 | American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education | http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/ American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems. |
| Other resource N35 | Pulmonology Channel | http://pulmonologychannel.com/copd/ Pulmonology Channel | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| Other resource N36 | Oxygen Therapy | http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/oxygen_factsheet.html Oxygen Therapy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease American Lung Association fact sheet. |
| Other resource N37 | Recent Developments in the Management of COPD | http://primarycare.medscape.com/quadrant/HospitalMedicine/1998/v34.n01/hm3401.02.hafner/hm3401.02.hafn.html Recent Developments in the Management of COPD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Complete review of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the most recent abstracts on relieving the severity of its symptoms. |
| Other resource N38 | Pulmonary Hypertension Association | http://www.phassociation.org Pulmonary Hypertension Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources. |
| Other resource N39 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | http://www.dva.gov.au/pensions/statemnt/h001bp.htm Department of Veterans' Affairs | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. |
| Other resource N40 | PERF on Breathing | http://www.perf2ndwind.org/html/breathing.html PERF on Breathing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation. |
| Other resource N41 | MedicineNet - COPD | http://www.aboutlungtherapies.com MedicineNet - COPD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com |
| Other resource N42 | WebMD, Inc. | http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/192/61627 WebMD, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| Other resource N43 | Clinical Trials for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | http://www.copd-clinical-trials.com Clinical Trials for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Explains the importance of participating in COPD clinical trials and how even participants who take placebos contribute and benefit from volunteering. |
| Other resource N44 | RespHealthSite | http://www.resphealthsite.com RespHealthSite | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and treatments. |
| Other resource N45 | American Lung Association | http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungchronic.html American Lung Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Chronic_Bronchitis Description, causes, treatment, and prevention of chronic bronchitis. |
| Other resource N46 | University of Maryland Medicine | http://www.umm.edu/respiratory/chrnbron.htm University of Maryland Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Chronic_Bronchitis Description of chronic bronchitis as well as a look at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N47 | The Biomedical Research Alliance of New York | http://brany.com/trials/pulmonaryrespdiseases/bronchitis9554.shtml The Biomedical Research Alliance of New York | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Chronic_Bronchitis Details about a clinical trial for people who suffer from chronic bronchitis. Contact information on site. |
| Other resource N48 | Optimal Breathing | http://www.breathing.com/articles/bronchitis.htm Optimal Breathing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Chronic_Bronchitis A description of chronic and acute bronchitis with a look at the symptoms, causes, useful foods, supplements and deep breathing exercises. |
| Other resource N49 | Drug InfoNet | http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqemphy.htm Drug InfoNet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema FAQs about emphysema. |
| Other resource N50 | Mamas Health | http://www.mamashealth.com/emphy.asp Mamas Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics. |
| Other resource N51 | International Health News Database | http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html International Health News Database | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis. |
| Other resource N52 | Emphysema | http://emphysema.allbio.org Emphysema | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers. |
| Other resource N53 | Every Breath You Take | http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html Every Breath You Take | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration. |
| Other resource N54 | Personal MD | http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml Personal MD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. |
| Other resource N55 | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema | http://respiratorycare.medscape.com/33213.rhtml?srcmp=rc-020201 Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD. |
| Other resource N56 | Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure | http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_copd_lvrsfaq.html Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema. |
| Other resource N57 | Emphysema Surgery Center | http://www.massgeneral.org/thoracic/thoracic_patientresources_emphysema.htm Emphysema Surgery Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available. |
| Other resource N58 | Drugs for COPD - A Medical Primer for Patients | http://www.mtsinai.org:80/pulmonary/books/breathe/ASTHMADR.htm Drugs for COPD - A Medical Primer for Patients | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Treatment There are many ways to classify drugs for asthma and COPD. The classification offered here is based on their mechanism of action in improving the basic problem and by their route of administration (oral or pill form, by inhalation, or by injection). |
| Other resource N59 | Cheshire Medical Center | http://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/pulrehab/COPD/tsld023.htm Cheshire Medical Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Treatment Information about antiinflammatorys, including the side effects. |
| Other resource N60 | Airwaves Online | http://www.airwavesonline.com Airwaves Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/News_and_Articles An online newsletter, written especially for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients and their families. |
| Other resource N61 | Eloquium | http://www.eloquium.org/ Eloquium | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/News_and_Articles Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, facts, glossary and journalism awards, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Germany. |
| Other resource N62 | CTSnet | http://www.sts.org/forum/65 CTSnet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Support_Groups Forum for the discussion of all issues related to lung volume reduction surgery. |
| Other resource N63 | Yahoo Groups | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/copd/ Yahoo Groups | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Support_Groups Information about this forum which is for any person who has a lung disease of any kind who would like to talk to someone else in the same situation. |
| Other resource N64 | How My Dad Stopped Using an Oxygen Tank to Breathe | http://home.att.net/~iso9k1/o2/fibrosis.html How My Dad Stopped Using an Oxygen Tank to Breathe | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Personal_Pages Personal page describing pulmonary rehabilitation and return to a near-normal life with asbestosis and fibrosis. |
| Other resource N65 | Asthma Resource Center | http://www.lung.ca/asthma/ Asthma Resource Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma General information, plus details of asthma camps. |
| Other resource N66 | About.com: Asthma | http://asthma.about.com/index.htm About.com: Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Includes articles, links and a forum. |
| Other resource N67 | RXinsider | http://rxinsider.com/monographs/asthma.htm RXinsider | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Basic handout for patients. |
| Other resource N68 | Asthma Insights and Reality in Europe | http://www.asthmaineurope.co.uk/ Asthma Insights and Reality in Europe | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma General information on the condition, and its management. Also includes study results. |
| Other resource N69 | eMedicine: Asthma | http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic177.htm eMedicine: Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Article covering clinical information, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes prescribing information. |
| Other resource N70 | Medscape: Asthma Resource Center | http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/asthma/rc-asthma.ov Medscape: Asthma Resource Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Includes news, conference summaries, practice guidelines, abstracts, links to government and professional web sites, and consumer information. |
| Other resource N71 | Colorado HealthSite: Asthma Center | http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/asthma/asthma_main.html Colorado HealthSite: Asthma Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Provides general information, resources and support groups. |
| Other resource N72 | Asthma | http://asthma.upmc.com Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Information from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including diagnosis, treatment and some Frequently Asked Questions. |
| Other resource N73 | Asthma In Canada | http://www.asthmaincanada.com/ Asthma In Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Includes general information, and survey results. A tracker and action plan are available in a .pdf format. |
| Other resource N74 | Asthma Tutorial | http://www.people.virginia.edu/~smb4v/tutorials/asthma/ Asthma Tutorial | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Multimedia article written for children, describing causes, symptoms and treatments. |
| Other resource N75 | alt.support.asthma FAQ | http://www.radix.net/~mwg/asthma-gen.html alt.support.asthma FAQ | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma General information FAQ for the newsgroup, inclusding diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N76 | Chemical Sensitivity, Asthma and Allergy | http://www.tilia.se Chemical Sensitivity, Asthma and Allergy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Research site concerning airway hyperreactivity. Includes abstracts, and information to download. [.pdf format] |
| Other resource N77 | Asthma Information | http://www.clearbreathing.com/ Asthma Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Offers information on diagnosis, risk factors and treatment. Includes sections for teens, adults and parents. |
| Other resource N78 | Asthma Condition Center | http://www.savonasthma.com/ Asthma Condition Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Provides links offering information on the condition and its treatment. |
| Other resource N79 | To Breathe, asthma in children and adolescents | http://www.tobreathe.org To Breathe, asthma in children and adolescents | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Resource center for both health professionals, and the public, including articles and news. [In English and Spanish] |
| Other resource N80 | eMedicine Health - Asthma FAQs | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/43626-1.asp eMedicine Health - Asthma FAQs | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Consumer health resource providing a list of answers to commonly asked asthma questions. |