1. InteliHealth: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Advertisement. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of disorders in which lung function declines over time http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/20740.html

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2. COPD Webpage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which encompasses both chronic bronchitis and the developed world. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease poses an enormous burden http://www.priory.com/cmol/copd.htm

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) The UK perspective Dr Vince Mak , Consultant Physician Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London NW10 7NS, UK The Burden of COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which encompasses both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is one of the commonest respiratory conditions of adults in the the developed world. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease poses an enormous burden to society both in terms of direct cost to healthcare services and indirect costs to society through loss of productivity. The exact prevalence of COPD is difficult to determine because of problems with definition and coding. Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between COPD and chronic severe asthma, and patients with mild to moderate disease may not be identified as suffering from COPD. In the western world, COPD is probably the fourth commonest cause of death in middle aged to elderly men after ischaemic heart disease, lung cancer and cerebrovascular disease. In the UK, it is estimated that 18% of males and 14% of females aged 40-68 years may have developed features of COPD, and in the USA, 13.6% of males and 11.8% of females aged 65-74 years are thought to have COPD. According to statistics produced by the American Lung Association, 15 million Americans suffer from COPD and it claimed the lives of 87,000 Americans in 1992. In the UK, respiratory conditions are the third commonest cause of chronic sickness in working aged people age 45-64 years, is the commonest cause of respiratory related death (fig.1), and COPD accounts for 56% of days of certified incapacity due to respiratory conditions in males. In 1989, an estimated $7 billion was spent on provision of care for patients with COPD in the USA, with a further cost of $8 billion due to lost productivity.

3. MedlinePlus: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) What Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (National View slideshow on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/copdchronicobstructivepulmonarydisease.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology ... Statistics Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): General Diagnosis Causes Prognosis ... Therapy You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Asthma Breathing Problems Bronchitis Emphysema ... Lungs and Breathing Latest News Gene Linked to Lung Disease in Smokers (05/28/2004, Reuters Health) Lung Treatment Doesn't Block Mucus Removal (05/26/2004, Reuters Health) From the National Institutes of Health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) - Links to PDF File What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) General/Overviews Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (National Center for Environmental Health) Also available in: Spanish Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish JAMA Patient Page: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (American Medical Association) Anatomy/Physiology Atlas of the Body: The Respiratory System Structure Detail (American Medical Association) Human Respiratory System (National Emphysema Foundation) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Lung Diseases, Obstructive

4. Living With Chronic Lung Disease - A Guide And Information About Chronic Obstruc A patient's resource about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Covers in detail, living with lung disease, learning about the lungs and improving air quality. A separate section about the organization. http://www.lung.ca/copd/

Regular Steroid-inhaler Use Cuts Hospital Stays How Household Mold Gets a Grip Disease deaths lower in Canada than in U.S. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) refers to a number of chronic lung disorders that obstruct the airways. The most common form of COPD is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema BreathWorks Breathe Easy - This guide includes a description of the anatomy, diagnosis and management of COPD. Have a question about medications? For more information, consult the guide to prescription drugs for lung diseases. Programs and Support Groups Contact your Provincial Lung Association to see if there are any programs being offered in your area. Each year the Lung Associations fund a number of research projects on lung health. Read about the current research projects related to chronic lung disease(COPD). Canadian COPD Alliance (CCA) Canadian COPD Alliance Conference Your comments Recommend this page The Canadian Lung Association site strives to provide you with timely, accurate information, which is not intended for diagnosis or self treatment . 1-888-566-LUNG (5864) Privacy Statement

5. Discovery Health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD, is actually a group of lung diseases. People with COPD have limitationsin the airflow through their airways. The limitation usually worsens http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/768.html

6. N C H S - FASTATS - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ( Data are for U.S. for year in parentheses) Morbidity. Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed chronic bronchitis in the past year 11.2 million (2001) http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/copd.htm

A B C D ... I J K L M N ... P Q R S T U ... W X Y Z FASTATS Home NCHS Home Accessibility Search NCHS ... Contact us Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Data are for U.S. for year in parentheses Morbidity Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed chronic bronchitis in the past year: 11.2 million (2001) Percent of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed chronic bronchitis in the past year: 5.5 (2001) Number of noninstitutionalized adults who have ever been diagnosed with emphysema: 3.0 million (2001) Percent of noninstitutionalized adults who have ever been diagnosed with emphysema: 1.5 (2001) Number of noninstitutionalized adults who have ever been diagnosed with asthma: 22.2 million (2001) Percent of noninstitutionalized adults who have ever been diagnosed with asthma: 10.9 (2001) Source: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults, 2001 Health care use Home health care Number of current patients with COPD as primary diagnosis: 71,900 (2000)

7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - General Practice Notebook Clinicallyoriented information on the different types. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=7012356

8. Postgraduate Medicine: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Prevention, early detection, and aggressive treatment can To recognize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general practice http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/12_00/fraser.htm

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Prevention, early detection, and aggressive treatment can make a difference Kristin L. Fraser, MD; Kenneth R. Chapman, MD VOL 108 / NO 7 / DECEMBER 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To recognize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general practice clinic To learn a stepwise approach to the treatment of symptoms in patients with COPD To be familiar with available treatments for COPD and their benefits and limitations The authors disclose no financial interests in this article. This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables. Preview : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has traditionally been considered incurable and progressive. However, new treatment options may improve quality of life and extend survival. In this article, Drs Fraser and Chapman offer guidelines for accurate and early diagnosis and describe the latest treatment options to alleviate symptoms, help with smoking cessation, and increase survival rates. Fraser KL, Chapman KR. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: prevention, early detection, and aggressive treatment can make a difference. Postgrad Med 2000;108(7):103-16

9. Chronic Lung Disease Resource Chronic Lung Disease Resources. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Asthma. Interstitial Lung Disease Signs and Symptions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Oxygen Therapy http://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/pulrehab/rehinfo.html

Search Site Map Chronic Lung Disease Resources Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma Interstitial Lung Disease Respiratory Infections ... Health Chronic Lung Disease Resource Chronic Lung Disease Resource highlights the best information on Chronic Lung Disease using both original and off site links. Our resource is oriented toward the interest and technical sophistication of the general public. We would greatly appreciate your recommendations for additions to our list! The Chronic Lung Disease Forum Come join our discussion group to share your questions, experiences, discoveries and support. There is much we can learn from each other! Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease The TCMC Pulmonary Rehabilitation Handbook COPD (You Can Feel Better) (Slide Presentation) Complications (Why Things Go Wrong) (Real Audio Slide Presentation) Living With COPD: Your Nutritional Status (From TCMC's Nutrition News COPD Survival Guide Bill Horden's great personal introduction to the challenges of dealing with COPD American Lung Association Disease Information Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Around the Clock with COPD ... Oxygen Therapy FAct Sheet The National Emphysema Foundation

10. MedlinePlus Tutorials: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) MedlinePlus Tutorials chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/copdloader.html

11. Emphysema And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Online Reference For Health Emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Updated 06/05/2003. http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-046.shtml

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13. EMedicine - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Emphysema : Article By Pau chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Emphysema chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to affect 32 million persons in the United http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic99.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Last Updated: May 14, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: COPD, chronic bronchitis, cough, dyspnea, pulmonary infections, cardiac failure, respiratory failure, edema, weight gain, obesity, mucopurulent relapses, cachexia, blue bloater, pink puffer, asthma, wheeze, wheezing AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Paul Kleinschmidt, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center Paul Kleinschmidt, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine , and Special Operations Medical Association Editor(s): David FM Brown, MD

14. The Combivent® Breathing Space Information on living better with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Details about Atrovent MDI and the Combivent IA Inhaler. http://www.combivent.com

What is COPD? COPD is chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Find out more. Living better with COPD NEW: Your own COPD newsletter AIRWAVES online , a forum for your COPD concerns. Free magazine Subscribe to BreatheWell. Why do you smoke? Take the test. Quit smoking Find out how. COPD medications Helpful information on different medicines used to treat COPD. Confused by medical terms? Go to the COPD Glossary for help. Breathing Quiz Trouble breathing? Find out if you might need help. COPD Library Reference section on your lungs and COPD. Concerns about COPD? Call us with your questions or comments. This site has been accessed 2,058,996 times since November 1998.

15. EMedicine - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Article By Sat Sharma, MD, F chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a devastating disorder that causes a huge degree of human suffering. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic373.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Last Updated: March 22, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive airway disease, COAD, airflow obstruction, centriacinar emphysema, panacinar emphysema, distal acinar emphysema, paraseptal emphysema AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, DABSM , Program Director, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Manitoba; Site Coordinator of Respiratory Medicine, St Boniface General Hospital Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, DABSM, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Sleep Medicine American College of Chest Physicians American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine American Thoracic Society ... Society of Critical Care Medicine , and World Medical Association Editor(s): Ryland P Byrd, Jr, MD

16. Living With COPD This site is written by and for patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://papapoo.com/

W elcome to the web page dedicated to "Living With COPD". This site has been developed, written, and is hosted by patients of COPD. When you can't breathe, American Lung Association Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, a major cause of death throughout the world, and the third leading cause for disability in the United States. No wonder that when the doctor utters those initials, "COPD" or "Emphesema", for the first time, the individual goes into a state of shock and depression. This web site is dedicated to helping you understand that is not necessary ! This Jukebox will appear on every page. If you click on it, you will be taken to music controls so you can stop the music or if you have a sound card and not hearing anything, you can go for a tune. Diagnosis of COPD is not necessarily a death sentence! There are options for the COPD patient! The COPD patient can make the difference! L ike most web sites of this nature, the authors do not intend to provide advice on the medical treatment of this disease. Treatment of medical problems is a very complex procedure best left up to medical professionals. It is appropriate for the patient to form a partnership with their physicians to achieve optimum treatment and to realize appropriate progress.

17. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD It affects twice as many Americans as diabetes. Yet many people affected by COPD know too little about it. Learn about the survey. Learn about COPD. This site is intended for US residents only . http://www.copdinamerica.com/

COPD: It affects twice as many Americans as diabetes. Yet many people affected by COPD know too little about it. Confronting COPD in America , the most comprehensive US survey on this disease ever conducted, aims to change that. Learn about the survey. Learn about COPD. This site is intended for US residents only. Legal Notices Privacy Statement Consumer Savings Contact Us

18. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Lungs: Pulmonary And Respiratory MedicineNet Home Diseases Conditions AZ List Lungs Home chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Index. http://www.medicinenet.com/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease_COPD/article.ht

MedicineNet Home Lungs Home > Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) a.k.a. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) What is COPD? How does the normal lung work? What is chronic bronchitis? What is emphysema? ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease At A Glance What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is comprised primarily of two related diseases - chronic bronchitis and emphysema . In both diseases, there is chronic obstruction of the flow of air through the airways and out of the lungs, and the obstruction generally is permanent and progressive over time. Asthma also is a pulmonary disease in which there is obstruction to the flow of air out of the lungs, but unlike chronic bronchitis and emphysema, the obstruction in asthma usually is reversible. Between "attacks" of asthma the flow of air through the airways usually is good. There are exceptions, however. In some patients with COPD the obstruction can be partially reversed by medications that enlarge or dilate the airways (bronchodilators) as with asthma. Conversely, some patients with asthma can develop permanent airway obstruction if chronic inflammation of the airways leads to scarring and narrowing of the airways.

19. COPD A not for profit, support and activist organization for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals striving to bring more funding for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research. http://www.geocities.com/wrozenba/COPD.html

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20. InteliHealth: Breathing is effortless and unconscious for most people but not for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/32172/32172.html

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