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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COPD -- emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis.

Alternative Names

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; Bronchitis: Chronic; Chronic Bronchitis; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Emphysema

Resources

www.lungusa.org -- American Lung Association (212-315-8700)
www.aarc.org -- American Association for Respiratory Care (972-243-2272)
www.njc.org -- National Jewish Medical and Research Center (800-222-LUNG)
www.alpha1.org -- Alpha1 National Association (952-703-9979)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
www.emphysemafoundation.org -- The National Emphysema Foundation
www.nlhep.org -- National Lung Health Education Program
www.thoracic.org -- American Thoracic Society
www.sts.org -- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
www.unos.org -- United Network for Organ Sharing
www.oxygen4travel.com -- Information on obtaining oxygen
www.transtracheal.com -- Information on obtaining oxygen

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