61. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary (or lung) disease (COPD or COLD) is caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis. COPD can cause high blood pressure in the http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4508

62. 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, http://health.allrefer.com/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-info.htm

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63. CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE horsdst.gif (68406 bytes) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an equine lung disease similar to human asthma. The clinical signs of COPD are http://www.cvm.msu.edu/RESEARCH/PULMON/site/respiratory_diseases/diseases/Heaves

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE "HEAVES" - "BROKEN WIND" - "COPD" - Introduction - Etiology of COPD Hay contains microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi as well as tiny particles of feed grains, plants, feces, dander, and pollen (see the photomicrograph of a clean hay sample in Figure 2). These tiny particles become aerosolized in hay dust and elicit an allergic response when they are inhaled by COPD horses. While it is believed that the hypersensitivity reaction seen in COPD horses is in response to many different allergens, the primary microorganisms involved in the etiology of heaves are Aspergillus fumigatus, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, and Faenia rectivirgula Aspergillus fumigatus is a mold that grows on dead and decaying matter such as poorly cured hay. It is thermophilic ("heat-loving") and can thrive in the high temperatures achieved in decomposing vegetation. A. fumigatus forms spores which become airborne and can be inhaled. These spores are antigenic (they are recognized as "foreign" by the immune system and provoke an immune response) and allergenic. Both Thermoactinomyces vulgaris and Faenia rectivirgula are bacteria which produce spores that become airborne and can be inhaled. All three of these species of microorganisms are numerous in moldy hay (Figure 3 is a photomicrograph of moldy hay).

64. Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema And COPD ('smoker's Lung') When lung damage results in airflow restriction, the term COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is used. COPD accounts for about 7 per cent of all http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/smokerslung.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD ('smoker's lung') Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford , GP What is chronic bronchitis? Smoking is the main cause of more than 8 out of 10 cases of chronic bronchitis and smoking cessation has the most benefit in the long-term outlook. Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs that causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases the mucus production and may damage the lungs. The symptoms are coughing and breathlessness, which will get worse over the years. The definition of chronic bronchitis is chronic cough or mucus reproduction for at least three months in two successive years when other causes have been excluded.

65. Novartis Pharmaceutical- A Through Z - Chronic Obstructive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that gets worse over time. It becomes harder for a person with COPD to get air in and out of http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/conditions/az/copd.jsp

66. PRODIGY Guidance - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction. The airflow obstruction is usually progressive, not fully reversible, http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=COPD

67. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pulmonology chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and Management. http://www.fpnotebook.com/LUNCh7.htm

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69. OSH Answers: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases What are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases?What are the risk factors for developing chronic obstructive lung diseases? http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/chronic_obstructive.html

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Contact Us Help Canada Site Web Info Service ... Shop@CCOHS Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases What are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases? What are the risk factors for developing chronic obstructive lung diseases? OSH Answers Feedback Printer Friendly Layout Inquiries Service The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. More on Inquiries Service Printer Friendly Layout Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases What are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases? Chronic obstructive pulmonary (or lung) diseases (COPD or COLD) refer to a group of diseases in which there is insufficient flow of air into or out of the lungs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases include primarily of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Patients may experience various symptoms like shortness of breath that gets worse over time (e.g., several years), chronic coughing, and obstructed airways under some conditions. There is a lot of debate within the medical profession over the terminology and diagnostic criteria defining each of the diseases in the chronic obstructive pulmonary (or lung) disease (COPD or COLD) group. It may be difficult, for example, to diagnose a patient's disease as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of the two. This lack of agreement has led to much confusion regarding the cause of these diseases, the damage they produce, their prognosis (probable outcome) and their prevalence.

70. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Month Proclamation NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/11/20011109-28.html

Issues Hurricane Relief Homeland Security Judicial Nominations ... RSS Feeds News by Date August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 ... White House Interactive Appointments Nominations Application Federal Facts Federal Statistics West Wing History Home Proclamation Archives For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 9, 2001 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Month Proclamation By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Approximately 16 million American adults suffer from a devastating disease for which there is no cure. The disease is called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it is a growing problem in this country and throughout the world. COPD claims more than 100,000 lives per year, drains the American economy of an estimated $30.4 billion each year, and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States today, exceeded only by heart disease, cancer, and stroke. COPD is a medical term for a group of respiratory conditions that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD results in gradual, irreversible damage to the lungs. Since the symptoms progress gradually, COPD patients may not even realize in the early stages that they have the disease. Over the years, as the lung damage continues, breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Although some patients have an inherited version of the disease, smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Exposure to toxic substances in the environment such as industrial pollutants, aerosol sprays, nontobacco smoke, and internal combustion engine exhaust may also aggravate or contribute to COPD. While our ultimate goal is to prevent this often-fatal disease, we now need better treatments. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Month offers us the opportunity to increase our knowledge of this disease and to consider what we can do to reduce its occurrence.

71. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Asthma Care Guide chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic lung disorders that result in blocked air flow in the lungs. The two main COPD disorders are http://www.drgreene.com/21_1317.html

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72. Mayo Clinic: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) - Information And Tre Mayo Clinic provides information on chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Learn more about COPD, emphysema and other lung diseases and research treatment http://www.mayoclinic.org/copd/

Home About Mayo Clinic Jobs 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) 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 of COPD 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

73. 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 http://copd.upmc.com/

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74. Emphysema - MayoClinic.com chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for a group of diseases that cause progressive damage to your lungs. These diseases include http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00296

75. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Health Conditions - Conditions & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Introduction 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.

76. New Multilingual Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Website ? The European Respiratory Society has launched a new multilingual website specifically targeted at patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema or other http://www.news-medical.net/?id=4525

77. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Rates In Women Skyrocket ? The death rate for one of the most lethal diseases in North America has skyrocketed for women in the last 20 years, and a team of researchers from the http://www.news-medical.net/?id=11815

78. Disease Category Listing (44): COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat44.html

Clinical Trials: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Alabama Birmingham; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Birmingham; Radiant Research - Birmingham COPD Research Study Birmingham; Radiant Research - Birmingham COPD Research Study Birmingham; Radiant Research - Birmingham COPD Research Study Jasper; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Arizona Glendale; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Phoenix; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Phoenix; Lovelace Scientific Resources - AZ COPD Scottsdale; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Arkansas Little Rock; Research Center A clinical research study for men or women who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Searcy; Research Solutions, Searcy, AR

79. The Vest™ Airway Clearance System - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major worldwide health problem. COPD is not a single disease with a single set of symptoms. http://www.thevest.com/conditions/copd/default.asp?gs=patients

80. Clinical Evidence Respiratory Disorders (chronic) COPD To be covered in future updates. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Vaccination against influenza and pneumococcus http://www.clinicalevidence.com/ceweb/conditions/rdc/1502/1502.jsp

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