A general term for chronic, non-reversible lung disease that is usually a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Subcategories 9
Related categories 3
Sites 11
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
- Confronting COPD in America The largest and most comprehensive US survey to date of patient and provider knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to COPD. Site provides results, conclusions, and background information.
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.
- EFFORTS Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.
- COPD International Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.
- Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
- COPD-Alert Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.
- COPD Conferences International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.
- General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
- COPD Canada A non-profit patient advocacy association that provides educational materials and services to Canadians who are dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes living with the disease, COPD and cold weather, a newsletter, and world news.
- eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.