61. Mayo Clinic: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) - Information And Tre Mayo Clinic Medical Services chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/copd/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overview Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment Appointments ... Medical Services Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at Mayo Clinic (Synonyms: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency) Research Discoveries Mayo Clinic doctors have made important scientific contributions to the testing and treatment of COPD. Read more under Research Mayo Clinic is widely recognized for its expertise and experience in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes chronic obstructive bronchitis, emphysema and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Mayo's laboratory for testing lung function is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind and Mayo pulmonary specialists have broad experience in clinical trials of new medications for treatment of COPD. Diagnosis Chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests and mucus examinations are among the tests used to diagnose COPD and determine the best treatment for the patient. Read more about diagnosis Treatment Options Treatment for COPD is based on the patient's general medical condition and severity of the disease. Therapies vary, from medication and oxygen, to transplant surgery in the cases. Mayo has special expertise in treatment of

62. Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive. COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0024117L0008704.html

low graphics Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / trends broader: Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive other: Asthma Bronchitis narrower: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive COPD : chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This interactive tutorial on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on COPD, and covers anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. Teaching Materials Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] COPD : chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This patient information leaflet (PIL) on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is published here by PRODIGY (Prescribing RatiOnally with Decision-support In General-practice studY), which is based at the Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics, University of Newcastle and funded by the NHS Executive. It explains what COPD is, the prevelance, causes and symptoms, the difference between COPD and asthma, diagnosis, and treatment. Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

63. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Health Conditions - Conditions & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) If you need yet another reason to quit smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is it. http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/HC/HCIntro/0,4043,550287,00.html

Drug Library Check Interactions Compare Drugs Interactive Tools Supplements Pill Images Using Medicine Drug Comparisons Side Effect Comparisons Health Conditions Treatment Options Care Paths Health Risk Assessments Medication Card Medication Checklist showLayer('mainNav'); Search Conditions Health Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Introduction If you need yet another reason to quit smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is it. If you experience a chronic cough and shortness of breath that seems to be worsening over time, especially if you are a smoker or have lived in the presence of second-hand smoke for a number of years, you should learn more about this potentially deadly and devastating disease. COPD is one of the top five causes of death and decreased quality of life in the United States. COPD is not a completely reversible disease, but it is typically treatable. What is it? Last Updated: December 2003 This content was created by members of the DrugDigest team of experts and is solely under DrugDigest's editorial control. Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.

64. The Vest Airway Clearance System - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Print Version. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major worldwide health problem. http://www.thevest.com/conditions/copd/default.asp?gs=patients

65. AllRefer Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Chronic Obstructive Air chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, COPD) information center covers causes, prevention http://health.allrefer.com/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-info.htm

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, COPD Definition 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. Spirometry Emphysema Bronchitis Quitting Smoking COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) Smoking and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) Respiratory System 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.

66. Management Of Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management of Acute Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Summary. Management of Acute Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/copdsum.htm

Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 19 Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Summary Under its Evidence-based Practice Program , the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing scientific information for other agencies and organizations on which to base clinical guidelines, performance measures, and other quality improvement tools. Contractor institutions review all relevant scientific literature on assigned clinical care topics and produce evidence reports and technology assessments, conduct research on methodologies and the effectiveness of their implementation, and participate in technical assistance activities. Overview Reporting the Evidence Methodology Findings ... Availability of Full Report Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Affecting 16 million people, it accounts for 13,760,000 office visits and 297,000 hospitalizations annually (at a cost of $18 billion). The natural history of moderate to severe COPD is punctuated by acute exacerbations in which worsening symptoms of dyspnea and an increase in the amount or purulence of sputum may be accompanied by chest discomfort, fever, and other constitutional symptoms. The frequency of exacerbations varies widely from patient to patient, but is generally related to the severity and duration of the underlying COPD. Patients with a history of frequent exacerbations tend to continue to have a high frequency of exacerbations.

67. Management Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Summary, Redirect The summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 19 Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been moved. It is now at http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/copdsum.htm

The summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 19: Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease has been moved. It is now at: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/copdsum.htm Please update your bookmarks. AHRQ Home Page

68. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Fact Sheet - American Lung Associat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Fact Sheet. October 2003. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema http://www.lungusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35020

69. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Me A comprehensive resource describing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from the health care experts http://copd.upmc.com/

Home Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease in which the lungs have difficulty expelling oxygen-depleted air. Read more Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by HealthGate Data Corp Terms and Conditions

70. COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Coping with the degenerative lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a difficult challenge, find out more. http://www.health.harvard.edu/hhp/publication/view.do?name=COPD

71. The Physician And Sportsmedicine: Exercise And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dis Exercise and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Modest Fitness Gains Pay Big Dividends. Barry D. Mink, MD. Series Editor Nicholas A. DiNubile, MD. http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/11nov/mink.htm

Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Modest Fitness Gains Pay Big Dividends Barry D. Mink, MD Series Editor: Nicholas A. DiNubile, MD THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 25 - NO. 11 - NOVEMBER 97 In Brief: Exercise cannot reverse the physiologic and structural deficits of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but it can reduce disability by improving endurance, breathing efficiency, and dyspnea tolerance, especially in severely impaired patients. An exercise prescription should begin with an assessment of cardiac risk and exercise capacity. Initial workloads should be light, increases gradual, and follow-up consistent. Patients need encouragement, and may also need supplemental oxygen and treatment with bronchodilators, mucolytics, and/or corticosteroids. Patients who follow an individualized program can often increase their work capacity 70% to 80% within 6 weeks. A n estimated 15 million to 25 million Americans suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The impact of COPD is major: Not only is it responsible for 200,000 deaths yearly, but in men over 40 it ranks second only to coronary heart disease as a cause of disability (1). In patients who have COPD, disability is largely the result of progressive deconditioning. Initially, a patient's severely limited ventilatory capacity makes exertion unpleasant and leads to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Muscles of locomotion then decline, making exertion even more difficult. And so the downward deconditioning spiral continues (2).

72. Special Committee On Aging mailbox@aging.senate.gov. NEW CONGRESSIONAL chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CAUCUS. by EPA Public Affairs. Prior to winning a http://aging.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Articles.Detail&Article_id=290&Mont

73. Clinical Trial: Genetic Mechanisms Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COP Genetic Mechanisms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MedlinePlus related topics COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00018408?order=5

74. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes severe shortness of breath, which can result from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsConditions/ChronicObstructivePulmon

Table of Contents Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Preventive Care ... Supporting Research Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes severe shortness of breath, which can result from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. Chronic bronchitis is defined as a constant cough and excessive mucus production that lasts for at least three months for more than two consecutive years. Emphysema is characterized by damage to the lungs, which causes them to lose their elasticity, forming pockets of dead air called bullae. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are generally caused by prolonged use of tobacco. Long time cigarette smoking can deplete levels of an enzyme called alpha-1 anti-trypsin. Normal levels of alpha-1 anti-trypsin help protect the lungs from damage. There is a less common form of emphysema that can occur in non-smokers. It is caused by an inherited deficiency of this enzyme (see Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Ongoing cough, often with phlegm that may be hard to "bring up"

75. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease --- HealthandAge Next. Introduction Chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by a limitation of the http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gid6=7001

June 2, 2004 Home Health Centers HealthandAge Network Caregivers' Center ... Primer on Aging Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Source: A.D.A.M. Inc., Well-Connected series December 31, 2003 PDF Version Well-Connected reports are written and updated by experienced medical writers and reviewed and edited by the in-house editors and a board of physicians who have faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Neither institution (HMS or MGH) reviews or endorses their content. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Causes Symptoms Diseases with similar symptoms Complications Risk factors Diagnostic tests Treatment Medications Oxygen-replacement therapy Lifestyle changes Surgical procedures Resources Introduction Chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by a limitation of the airflow in the lung, which develops over time and is not totally reversible. COLD is associated with a set of breathing-related symptoms: Chronic cough.

76. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Familydoctor.org chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD)? COPD is a chronic lung disease. http://familydoctor.org/x1494.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD)? Who gets COPD? How can I find out if I have COPD? How is COPD treated? ... What else can help? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Printer-friendly version Email this article What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD)? COPD is a chronic lung disease. It blocks the large and small airways of your lungs (see picture to the right). COPD includes two main illnesses: chronic bronchitis and emphysema (say this: "em-fa-see-ma"). There is no cure for COPD. Your lungs have 2 main parts: bronchial tubes (also called airways) and alveoli (also called air sacs). When you breathe in through your wind pipe, the air moves through your bronchial tubes and into your air sacs. From these sacs, oxygen goes into your blood while carbon dioxide moves out of your blood. If you have chronic bronchitis, the lining in your bronchial tubes gets red and full of mucus. This mucus blocks your tubes. If you have blocked airways, it is hard to breathe. If you have emphysema, your air sacs are irritated. They get stiff and can't hold enough air. This makes it hard for you to get oxygen into your blood and carbon dioxide out of your blood.

77. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Familydoctor.org chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD)? COPD is a chronic lung disease. http://familydoctor.org/x1494.xml?printxml

78. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases And Allied Conditions (490-496) US Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allied conditions (490496). Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from. http://www.disastercenter.com/cdc/1chronic.html

Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allied conditions (490-496) Amazing Media: Web Advertising YOU Control! Year / Age All ages1 Under 1 year2 1-4 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65-74 years 75-84 years 85 years and over Age adjusted rate3 Rates on an annual basis per 100,000 All causes Diseases of heart (390-398,402,404-429) Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (390-398) Hypertensive heart disease -402 ... The Disaster Center * Figure does not meet standards of reliability or precision, see Technical notes. - Data not available. ... Category not applicable. 1 Figures for age not stated included in "All ages" but not distributed among age groups. 2 Death rates for "Under 1 year" (based on population estimates) differ from Infant mortality rates (based on live births); see Technical notes. 3 For method of computation, see Technical notes. From Table 7. Death rates and age-adjusted death rates for the 15 leading causes of death and selected components in United States, 1979, 1995, and 1996 [Rates on an annual basis per 100,000 population in specified group; age-adjusted rates per 100,000 U.S. standard population;

79. AMA (Comm) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Media Briefing. November 6, 2003 Millennium Broadway Hotel New York,NY. http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/12209.html

Privacy Statement Web Guidelines Join Renew ... Hormone Disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease E-mail Story Print Story Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Media Briefing November 6, 2003 Millennium Broadway Hotel New York,NY Welcoming remarks J. Edward Hill, M.D., Member, Board of Trustees, American Medical Association Moderator : Richard S. Irwin, M.D., Professor of Medicine; Professor of Nursing; Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Mass.; President, American College of ChestPhysicians The Changing Face of COPD New National Program to Improve Diagnosis and Understanding of COPD by Primary Care Physicians Breaking news from the American College of Chest Physicians Sidney S. Braman, M.D., Professor of Medicine; Division Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brown Medical School, Providence, R.I. Advances in Treatment of COPD: Pharmacotherapy Mark J. Rosen, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York; Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Vice Chairman, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York COPD: The Importance of Prevention Virginia Reichert, N.P., Director, Center For Tobacco Control, North Shore- Long Island Jewish Health System, Great Neck, N.Y.

80. Medicare.gov - Cervical Cancer Information Contains links to publications and other websites with information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Search Frequently Asked Questions. d. http://www.medicare.gov/Health/COPD.asp

Search Frequently Asked Questions d Home Screen Reader Version ... Español The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare Help Mailing List Zip Code Locator Questions ... Search Tools Health Information Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A chronic lung disease, that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis in which breathing becomes slowed or forced. Long-term smoking is the most frequent cause of COPD. It accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all cases. Other risk factors include: Heredity Second-hand smoke Exposure to air pollution at work and in the environment A history of childhood respiratory infections Additional information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COPD is available on the websites listed below. Websites Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides facts about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). U. S. COPD Coalition The U.S. COPD Coalition website provides information about national activities to increase awareness of COPD and to improve the lives of people with COPD. The U.S. COPD Coalition is part of a worldwide effort called the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. This organization is comprised of medical professionals, healthcare associations, patient groups, and government organizations working together to promote the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COPD. American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. ALA fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. This website provides information about COPD as well as the interactive tool, The COPD Lung Profiler to help COPD patients with treatment decisions.

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