- Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
Page from the American Lung Association explaining the chronic disorders that cause scarring (or fibrosis) in lung tissue.
www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35436
- Living With Lung Disease
American Lung Association site dedicated to people who live each day with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, or any other type of lung disease.
www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=gtISK4OWG&b=40692
- British Thoracic Society
Official body of respiratory specialists.
www.brit-thoracic.org.uk
- American Lung Association (11)
Explore the sites for American Lung Association, the nonprofit organization set up in 1904 to fight lung disease in all its forms with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. Sites offer background info, treatment programs, research initiatives, public awareness programs, fundraising events, and state chapters.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Respiratory_Diseases/American_Lung_Association
- Lungs Online
Looks at a variety of lung diseases as well as treatment and diagnotic testing information.
www.lungsonline.com
- Canadian Lung Association
Provides information about respiratory health, including extensive asthma resources, and news and announcements for each provincial lung association.
www.lung.ca
- Asbestosis/Dust Diseases
Describes the pneumoconiosis group of lung diseases, such as asbestosis and silicosis, caused by constant exposure to mineral particles.
www.lung.ca/diseases/asbestosis.html
- Thorax Online
International peer review journal for health professionals in all aspects of respiratory medicine.
thorax.bmjjournals.com
- Australian Lung Foundation, The
LungNet - information for healthcare professionals and consumers on lung health.
www.lungnet.com.au
- Respiratory Research
Journal of peer-reviewed biological research, reviews, and opinions relevant to respiratory disease.
respiratory-research.com
- PHCentral
Resources about pulmonary hypertension. Includes articles, research, glossary of terms, and message boards.
www.PHCentral.org
- Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc.
Dedicated to support & education of lung transplant candidates, recipients, friends, family & the public regarding the need for organ donation & benefits of transplantation.
www.2ndwind.org
- No Air To Go
Provides links, information, a glossary, list of acronyms and abbreviations, and chat related to lung problems.
noairtogo.tripod.com
- Pulmonary Paper
Newsletter designed to provide important information to people with chronic pulmonary diseases.
www.pulmonarypaper.org
- MedlinePlus: Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula
Explains the abnormal passageway (fistula) between an artery and vein that occurs in the blood vessels of the lungs, diverting blood and causing it not to be oxygenated properly.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001090.htm
- British Lung Foundation
Registered charity which raises funds for medical research into all areas of lung disease.
www.britishlungfoundation.com
- PPH Cure Foundation
Includes Internet journals, patient information, clinical trial information, and more devoted to primary pulmonary hypertension.
www.pphcure.org
- eMedicine.com: Pneumococcal Infections
Clinical overview of the respiratory illnesses caused by pneumococcus bacterial, including differentials, medication options, and follow-up care.
www.emedicine.com/med/topic1848.htm
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Volunteer support organization for patients with primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension.
www.phassociation.org
- Lung Life Center
Information from pulmonary specialists on lung and respiratory disorders including treatment options and medications.
www.LungLifeCenter.com
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