21. 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

C hronic O bstructive P ulmonary D isease (Emphysema, Chronic Bron c hitis) It's a matter of breath and death! "COPD is a disease characterized by a progressive airflow limitations caused by an abnormal inflammatory reaction to the chronic inhalation of particles. (...) From a review of data from all over the world, it is clear that tobacco is not the only cause of COPD." (Romain A. Pauwels, MD, PhD, FCCP, "National and International Guidelines for COPD," Chest , 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement) "Although COPD is a leading cause of illness and death , its recognition as a public health problem has been slow to evolve despite the rising mortality rate for COPD and the decline in death rates for most of the cardiovascular diseases. For example, between 1966 and 1995, the age-adjusted death rates for coronary heart disease and stroke declined by 45% and 58%, respectively, whereas the death rate for COPD increased by 71%! " (Suzanne Hurd, PhD, "The Impact of COPD on Lung Health Worldwide," Chest , 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement)

22. 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 ... Complications CONDITIONS ARDS Asthma Bronchitis Chronic Cough ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Links Videos 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 . 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"). Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing, chronic cough, barrel chest, and pursed-lip breathing (see Symptoms). Asthma is usually reversible, but some asthmatics have permanently narrowed airways and suffer COPD. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to smoking tobacco. Risk Factors Tobacco use is the number one risk factor. Heavy smokers are at greatest risk. Cigarette smokers are at greater risk than cigar and pipe smokers. All smokers are at greater risk than lifelong nonsmokers.

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

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Last Updated: July 12, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: COPD 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 , Instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Paul Blackburn, DO

24. 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.

25. 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 exorbitant human suffering. http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic373.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Last Updated: January 17, 2003 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 , 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, 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

26. WebMD Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1450999

27. Ontario Lung Association: Your Lungs: COPD Your Lungs What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? COPD (chronic COPDstands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It also http://www.on.lung.ca/yourlungs/lungdisease.html

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) refers to a spectrum of respiratory diseases which are characterized by some mixture of chronic cough, increased sputum production, dyspnea, airflow limitation, and impaired gas exchange. The major characteristic of COPD is the presence of chronic airflow limitation that progresses slowly over a period of years and is irreversible (Canadian Respiratory Review Panel, 1998). Facts COPD is generally a silent and unknown killer in Canada, and threatens to be one of the main causes of disability and death in the new millennium. In regard to mortality, COPD is: the fourth leading cause of death for men and seventh for women, and killed 9,618 Canadians in 1997 (LCDC, Health Canada); expected to be the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide by 2020 ( Lancet Did you know... While COPD is a significant cause of death, the impact of the disease may be even more severe. As the National Mortality Database does not record underlying causes of death such as COPD, true mortality statistics may be underreported (Canadian COPD Alliance, 2000). Concerning morbidity: the 1998/99 National Population Survey indicated that 3.2% of the adult population (500,000 Canadians) reported that they had been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis or emphysema by a health professional;

28. Recent Developments In The Management Of COPD 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

29. 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).

30. 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

31. CDC Media Relations - Telebriefing Transcript - August 1, 2002 MMWR, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease SurveillanceUnited States, 19792000 with Dr. David Mannino, CDC Pulmonary Disease Expert; and, West Nile http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/transcripts/t020801.htm

Media Home Page Contact Us Local Content Email Us On-Line Publications Image Library Press Kit ... 20th Century Health Quick Jumps Health Statistics Health Topics A-Z "Centers" at CDC Global Health Odyssey ... Mobile Examination Center CDC Telebriefing Transcript MMWR, "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease SurveillanceUnited States, 1979-2000" with Dr. David Mannino, CDC Pulmonary Disease Expert; and, "West Nile Virus ActivityUnited States, 2002" with Dr. Anthony Marfin, CDC West Nile Virus Expert August 1, 2002 CDC MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us. My name is Elwin Grant, and I am a press officer assigned to the CDC's Office of Communication. Today, we will be discussing two articles. One is a surveillance report. First, we have Dr. David Mannino, and that is spelled M-a-n-n-i-n-o, who is CDC's pulmonary disease expert with the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health. He will be discussing a report which summarizes obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance in the United States for the period of 1971 through 2000. And then we have Dr. Anthony Marfin, and that's spelled M-a-r-f-i-n, who is CDC's West Nile Virus expert assigned to CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases. He will be discussing West Nile Virus Activity, United States 2002.

32. 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.

33. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Index - PulmonologyChannel Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases......chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a condition which inhibitsthe lungs ability to exhale air as rapidly as in normal lungs. http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/copd/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement COPD Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis ... Complications CONDITIONS ARDS Asthma Bronchitis Chronic Cough ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Links Videos 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 . 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"). Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing, chronic cough, barrel chest, and pursed-lip breathing (see Symptoms). Asthma is usually reversible, but some asthmatics have permanently narrowed airways and suffer COPD. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to smoking tobacco. Risk Factors Tobacco use is the number one risk factor. Heavy smokers are at greatest risk. Cigarette smokers are at greater risk than cigar and pipe smokers. All smokers are at greater risk than lifelong nonsmokers.

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

MedicineNet Home FocusOn Lungs FocusOn Lungs Medical Information on Lung Conditions Can Patients with Emphysema Benefit from Lung Volume Reduction Surgery? Pleurisy (Pleuritis) Anthrax - Then and Now Asthma ... Content Licensing Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Blood Pressure Cancer Cholesterol Chronic Pain Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes Dictionary Digestion Eyesight First Aid Healthy Kids Heart Hepatitis C HIV Liver Lung Cond. Medications Menopause Men's Health Migraine Osteoporosis Rheum. Arthritis Senior Health Skin Sleep Thyroid Urology Weight Mgmt. Women's Health 650+ More Topics Find a Therapist by Psychology Today 10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Medications ... Free Newsletters March 30, 2003 Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. You should carefully read all product packaging. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Statements and information regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any course of supplementation or treatment.

35. Virtual Hospital : Health Topics A-Z : COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disea COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics Pediatric Provider Topics. http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_copd__chronic_obstructive_

Health Topics A-Z COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics ... Pediatric Provider Topics For Adult Providers Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum: COPD with Pulmonary Hypertension and Cor Pulmonale The Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease: Emphysema and Other Obstructive Lung Diseases The International Thoracic Teaching Resource: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ... University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) For Adult Patients Aging Begins at 30: Combating Emphysema Aging Begins at 30: Living With Inadequate Breathing (Emphysema II) Aging Begins at 30: Lungs That Won't Collapse Aging Begins at 30: Short Of Breath All The Time - Prevent It Now ... UI Health Care Home http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_copdchronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_.html

36. 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

37. 1Up Health > Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Comprehesive information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Chronicobstructive airway disease, Chronic obstructive lung disease , COPD). http://www.1uphealth.com/health/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_info.html

1Up Health Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Information Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative 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. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors 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 ( emphysema ). Between 15-20% of long-term smokers will develop COPD. Rarely, an enzyme deficiency called alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency can cause emphysema in non-smokers.

38. 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

Cheap Web Site Hosting 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... Back to Top Contact Information Electronic mail address: maryuri@gate.net

39. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pulmonology chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Read about Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema and Management. http://www.fpnotebook.com/LUNCh7.htm

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40. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Definition of Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease Progressive chronic airflow obstruction; http://www.fpnotebook.com/LUN37.htm

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