21. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Index - PulmonologyChannel Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://pulmonologychannel.com/copd/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement COPD Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis ... Videos CONDITIONS Anemia ARDS Asthma Bronchitis ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Links MDLocator ... What Is a Pulmonologist? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is characterized by abnormalities in the lungs that make it difficult to exhale normally. Generally, two distinct diseases are involved: emphysema and chronic bronchitis . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to smoking tobacco. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis cause excessive inflammatory processes that eventually lead to abnormalities in lung structure that permanently obstruct airflow (hence the term "chronic obstructive"). Asthma usually can be controlled, but some asthmatics have permanently narrowed airways and suffer COPD. Incidence and Prevalence The American Lung Association and the World Health Organization track respiratory disease and mortality rates related to tobacco use.

22. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Sz TTn To-Tz U V W X Y Z 0-9. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000091.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Spirometry Emphysema Bronchitis Quitting smoking ... Respiratory system Alternative names Return to top COPD; Chronic obstructive airway disease; Chronic obstructive lung disease Definition Return to top A group of lung diseases characterized by limited airflow with variable degrees of air sack enlargement and lung tissue destruction. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The leading cause of COPD is smoking, which can lead to the two most common forms of this disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Prolonged tobacco use causes lung inflammation and variable degrees of air sack (alveoli) destruction. This leads to inflamed and narrowed airways ( chronic bronchitis ); or permanently enlarged air sacks of the lung with reduced lung elasticity (

23. The Breathing Space -- Information For Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Or Asthma Information about medications, stopping smoking, and living better with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.combivent.com/fam_index.htm

The COPD Library The lungs in sickness and in health. About 16 million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . If you know one of them and want to learn more, this site is for you, whether you are a family member or a friend. Your help, along with proper diagnosis, treatment, and education, can mean a lot to a person with COPD. You can help maintain and improve your loved one's health and quality of life. The more you know about COPD, the more you can contribute to your family member or friend's health. We have designed this website to give you the information you need as directly and easily as possible. The COPD Library is a good place to start. And don't miss the Magazine Stand for two free publications full of useful information. The material on this website in no way replaces the advice of a physician. A person with COPD should consult a physician for personalized medical advice. Please feel free to print out and copy any or all of these materials to share with someone you care about. If you have questions or comments, please fill out our feedback form.

24. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Information Diseases Database chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COAD COPD Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive airways disease, Disease Database Information 5 synonyms or equivalents were found. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. aka/or http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/sieve/item1.asp?glngUserChoice=2672

25. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Print, Up. Down. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. NICE has CG12 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease NICE guideline, CG12 Chronic http://www.nice.org.uk/cat.asp?c=104441

26. Error Page Complete review of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the most recent abstracts on relieving the severity of its symptoms. http://primarycare.medscape.com/quadrant/HospitalMedicine/1998/v34.n01/hm3401.02

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27. COPD Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.pattigibson.com/copd.htm

A1AD Related Emphysema Acute Bronchitis in Adults A Modern Approach to Management Airwaves American Lung Association A1AD Related Emphysema Acute Bronchitis in Adults A Modern Approach to Management Airwaves American Lung Association ... What is emphysema

28. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Surveillance --- United States, 1971--2000 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Surveillance United States, 19712000. David M. Mannino, MD 1 David M. Homa, Ph.D. 1 Lara http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5106a1.htm

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Surveillance - United States, 19712000 David M. Mannino, M.D. David M. Homa, Ph.D. Lara J. Akinbami, M.D. Earl S. Ford, M.D. Stephen C. Redd, M.D. Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects National Center for Environmental Health Division of Health and Utilization Analysis Office of Analysis, Epidemiology, and Health Promotion National Center for Health Statistics Abstract Problem/Condition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema but has been defined recently as the physiologic finding of nonreversible pulmonary function impairment. This surveillance summary reports trends in different measures of COPD during 19712000. Reporting Period Covered: This report presents national data regarding objectively determined COPD (19711994); COPD-associated activity and functional limitations (19801996); self-reported COPD prevalence, COPD physician office and hospital outpatient department visits, COPD hospitalizations, and COPD deaths (19802000); and COPD emergency department visits (19922000). Description of Systems: CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) conducts the National Health Interview Survey annually, which includes questions concerning COPD and activity limitations. NCHS collects physician office-visit data in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, emergency department and hospital outpatient department data in the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, hospitalization data in the National Hospital Discharge Survey, and death data in the Mortality Component of the National Vital Statistics System. Data regarding pulmonary function were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) I (19711975) and III (19881994), and data regarding functional limitation were obtained from NHANES III, Phase 2 (19911994).

29. Dot Pharmacy: Update On COPD UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease. http://www.dotpharmacy.co.uk/upcopd.html

COPD takes its toll In 1994, 25,977 patients in England and Wales died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to 1,516 from asthma. Yet COPD has a lower public profile than asthma. GP Dr David Price asks why OBJECTIVES To be familiar with the incidence and definition of COPD To be understand the clinical syndrome underlying COPD To recognise the differences between COPD and asthma To appreciate the problems in diagnosing COPD To be familiar with new guidance on treating COPD To appreciate the pharmacist's role in promoting lifestyle changes When asked to picture a patient presenting with a 'crippling disease of the airways', most people think of an asthmatic, possibly a child, in the throes of an acute exacerbation, desperately searching for their metered-dose inhaler and relief. Compare this with the COPD patient, over 50 years old with breathlessness, wheeze and productive cough, whose disease is probably self-inflicted by smoking and who responds relatively poorly to treatment. No wonder there is such a gulf between these two images in the public perception and, until recently, that of healthcare workers.

30. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary (or lung) disease (COPD or COLD) is caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4508

31. Lungs: Pulmonary And Respiratory Health And Medical Information Produced By Doct Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com http://www.aboutlungtherapies.com

Click Here MedicineNet Home Lungs Home Advanced Search Medical Information on Lungs Can Patients with Emphysema Benefit from Lung Volume Reduction Surgery? Doctor's Views Library FDA Approves New Type of Drug for Lung Cancer Does Your Office Have "Sick Building Syndrome?" ... Clinical Trials.gov (NIH) Click Here Sponsored Links Occupational Lung Disease Resources Free on-line help. Medical and legal resources for workers with Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Silicosis and other lung diseases. Find out what to do. Free call. www.lungdamage.com Foundation for a Smokefree America Stop lung disease by preventing a child from starting to smoke. We offer websites for youth, stop smoking support, and more. Your gift will help keep a child from smoking. www.anti-smoking.org Diagnosed with Lung Disease Treatment and resources available at world-renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Where you're treated first can make all the difference. www.mskfirst.org Lung Disease Resource Guide Resource guide for Lung disease patients and care givers, listing various health alternatives to mainstream medicine. naam-lung-homepage.lle.org

32. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ( Heaves ). Introduction. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an equine lung disease similar to human asthma. http://www.cvm.msu.edu/RESEARCH/PULMON/COPD.htm

Dr. N. Edward Robinson's Upcoming Talks on Equine Airway Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ("Heaves") Introduction Etiology of COPD Hay contains microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi as well as tiny particles of feed grains, plants, feces, dander, and pollen (see the photomicrograph of a clean hay sample in Figure 2). These tiny particles become aerosolized in hay dust and elicit an allergic response when they are inhaled by COPD horses. While it is believed that the hypersensitivity reaction seen in COPD horses is in response to many different allergens, the primary microorganisms involved in the etiology of heaves are Aspergillus fumigatus, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, and Faenia rectivirgula Aspergillus fumigatus is a mold that grows on dead and decaying matter such as poorly cured hay. It is thermophilic ("heat-loving") and can thrive in the high temperatures achieved in decomposing vegetation. A. fumigatus forms spores which become airborne and can be inhaled. These spores are antigenic (they are recognized as "foreign" by the immune system and provoke an immune response) and allergenic. Both Thermoactinomyces vulgaris and Faenia rectivirgula are bacteria which produce spores that become airborne and can be inhaled. All three of these species of microorganisms are numerous in moldy hay (Figure 3 is a photomicrograph of moldy hay).

33. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) -- Overview Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/192/61627

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Choose a Topic Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... Credits Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Overview What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that makes it hard for a person to breathe. In COPD, airflow through the airways (bronchial tubes) within the lungs is partially blocked, resulting in difficulty breathing. As the disease progresses breathing becomes more difficult, and it may become difficult to carry out everyday activities. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and Canada. COPD develops over many years (sometimes 10 to 30 years) and is most commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Because of this, COPD generally is considered a disease of older adults. COPD is sometimes called chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) or chronic airflow obstruction (CAO).

34. Welcome To Airwaves Issue #3 An online newsletter, written especially for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their families. http://www.airwavesonline.com

Welcome to our third issue! Our best Airwaves yet! Take Charge Learn how to handle your HMO Wellness Strategies Tips on clearing the air at home Forum Sail away and see the world by Joan Goodwin New Feature Smart Solutions How to stay energized and organized at home Survey Help Us Help You! Archives Previous Issues Masthead Brought to you as a service by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., who bring you COMBIVENT Inhalation Aerosol and ATROVENT Inhalation Aerosol. The information in this publication does not necessarily represent the opinions or recommendations of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the editorial board or Outer Circle Inc. The contents of this newsletter are not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a physician. the Breathing Space for more valuable material. Back to The Breathing Space

35. Dekker.com - COPD: Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CALL FOR PAPERS COPD Journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease welcomes manuscript submissions. http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/productid/COPD

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36. Marie's Site.htm chronic obstructive pulmonary disease links for help and information, plus patient coping by exercising, gardening and computing. http://www5.50megs.com/maryuri/marie.htm

Ecommerce Solution Free Web Space Free Web Site Web Hosting ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 Marie's site Contents WHY? Contact Information Comments and Suggestions WHY? ( Why this site?) I am creating this site hoping you will find my links useful/enjoyable/interesting. After years of traveling and teaching (languages and ESOL) I had to retire because of two bouts of respiratory arrests due to emphysema. I stopped smoking (cold turkey, but you don't have to do it this way), went to a rehabilitation program, joined a gym and to reduce the craving for cigarettes kept busy gardening (since my yard is small, mostly herbs and flowers). I always (well, since 1987) loved computers (WHERE ARE YOU?! OH MY COMMODORE 64!) especially DOS, so it is evident that this is first my interest. My links make sense once you read the few lines above. Hope to hear from you soon. Back to Top Personal Interests Computer related References, Tutorials and various HELP sites Exercise Emphasis on Breathing, Stretching and Hatha Yoga Gardening Many South Florida links COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Support and information...

37. Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema And COPD ('smoker's Lung') smokers. When lung damage results in airflow restriction, the term COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is used. COPD http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/smokerslung.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD ('smoker's lung') Dr Dan Rutherford , GP What is chronic bronchitis? Smoking is the main cause of more than 8 out of 10 cases of chronic bronchitis and smoking cessation has the most benefit in the long-term outlook. Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs that causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases the mucus production and may damage the lungs. The symptoms are coughing and breathlessness, which will get worse over the years. The definition of chronic bronchitis is chronic cough or mucus reproduction for at least three months in two successive years when other causes have been excluded.

38. MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE(COPD)-Medfacts-National Jewi Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease MedFact From National Jewish Medical and Research Center 1 Respiratory Hospital in America. http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/management.html

Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD for short, is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people each year. COPD is a general term used to describe specific diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema involves destruction of the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. This results in a smaller number of larger air sacs that have poor gas exchange capabilities. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a chronic cough and chronic mucus production without another known cause. A person with COPD may have either emphysema or chronic bronchitis, but most have both. Some people with COPD may also have an "asthma-like" or reactive component to their pulmonary disease. What are the Goals of Treatment? At National Jewish, health care professionals believe people with COPD can lead active and full lives. By diagnosing the disease early, treating symptoms, reducing the risk of complications and educating patients and families about COPD, doctors and nurses hope to improve the patients' quality of life. Our goal is to help people with COPD take charge of their breathing and regain or maintain control of their lives. How is COPD Managed?

39. RECOGNIZING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE-Medfacts RECOGNIZING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Recognizing changes in signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/recognizing_copd.html

RECOGNIZING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Recognizing changes in signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an important part of managing your illness. Knowing when symptoms are changing is helpful so that treatment and other interventions can begin promptly. Early treatment is most effective. If severe symptoms are present, it is vital to begin the appropriate treatment immediately. Accurate and timely assessment of your symptoms can help you and your health care provider decide if treatment should begin in the home, at your health care provider's office or in the emergency room. Early symptoms or warning signs are unique to each person. These warning signs may be the same, similar or entirely different with each episode. Usually you will be the best person to know if you are having difficulty breathing. However, some changes are more likely to be noticed by other persons, so it is important to share this information sheet with your family and those close to you. A change or increase in the symptoms you usually experience may be the only early warning sign. You may notice one or more of the following:

40. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - Patient UK COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is usually caused by smoking. Symptoms include cough and breathlessness. The most http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068705

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