101. COPD Educator chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of respiratory disorders, including chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema and asthmatic http://www.michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/copd_program.php

@import "/tmistyle.css"; Home Prospective Students Continuing Education International Students ... Customized Course Offerings Font Size: a A Admissions Laboratory Sciences ... Patient Education COPD Educator Graduate Certificate Program Interested in a career in COPD education? What is COPD? What does a COPD Educator do? Why become a COPD Educator? Career Opportunities ... Interesting Links New Online Version now Available At A Glance Credential: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 6 months to 3 years New Online Version now Available Delivery Method Distance Education with regional workshops Start Date January 2006 Program Tuition:* Application Deadline September 15, 2005 Apply Through Michener * Tuition fees are based on 2005/06 figures and are subject to change for the 2006/07 academic year What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of respiratory disorders, including chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema and asthmatic bronchitis, which commonly coexist. What does a COPD Educator do? COPD educators teach patients to manage their disease and control symptoms, anxiety and exacerbation. By combining the medical and clinical science of COPD with the art of education and communication, COPD educators help patients to live fuller, more normal lives. Why become a COPD Educator?

102. The DRM WebWatcher Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). http://www.disabilityresources.org/COPD.html

Home WebWatcher Regional Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Updated 5/2004 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also called chronic obstructive lung disease, is a term that is used for two closely related diseases of the respiratory system: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. In many patients these diseases occur together, although there may be more symptoms of one than the other." Here are some valuable resources on COPD. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) This professional association's web site includes a variety of consumer fact sheets on COPD, such as Exercising Safely with COPD Lessening the Effects of COPD Eating Right: Tips for the COPD Patient , and Check Your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease I.Q Basic facts about what COPD is and how it is treated. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease An informative booklet from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute that explains what COPD and its components are. Separate chapters cover causes, diagnosis, treatment, coping, and research.

103. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Nutrition Management For Older Adults. HarmonWeiss S. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nutrition management for older adults. Washington (DC) Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI); 2002. http://guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4228&nbr=3233

104. Wiley InterScience: Book Table Of Contents: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseas COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Virtual Hospital Family Practice Handbook chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Health Prose Breathing In and Out chronic obstructive pulmonary disease http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/booktoc/107613125

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105. Virtual Hospital: University Of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: P Pulmonary Medicine chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Kevin C. Doerschug, MD Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter04/04-4.html

University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 4 Pulmonary Medicine: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Kevin C. Doerschug, MD Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa College of Medicine Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Mosby Definition . A generalized increased resistance to airflow during expiration that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic asthma, and bronchiolitis. Patients rarely have pure emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Most patients will have both processes present. COPD occurs in 10% to 15% of cigarette smokers. Chronic Bronchitis Characterized by chronic cough productive of mucus for at least 3 months in each of last 2 years with inflammatory changes in the bronchial mucosa. Results from prolonged exposure to pulmonary irritants including cigarettes, allergens, pollution, and recurrent infections. Emphysema Characterized by destruction of the lung parenchyma beyond the terminal bronchioles with coalescence of alveoli. Divided into: Panlobular , which is the result of alpha1-antitrypsinase deficiency.

106. Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive This interactive tutorial on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D029424.html

low graphics Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / rehabilitation Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / trends broader: Lung Diseases, Obstructive other: Asthma Bronchitis Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive COPD : chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This interactive tutorial on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on COPD, and covers anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. Teaching Materials Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] COPD : chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This patient information leaflet (PIL) on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is published here by PRODIGY (Prescribing RatiOnally with Decision-support In General-practice studY), which is based at the Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics, University of Newcastle and funded by the NHS Executive. It explains what COPD is, the prevelance, causes and symptoms, the difference between COPD and asthma, diagnosis, and treatment. Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

107. Chronic Respiratory Diseases - Centre For Chronic Prevention And Control chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common and important health problem among seniors in Canada. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/crd-mrc/copd_e.html

Home Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Facts and figures ... Publications Centre for Chronic Prevention and Control Chronic Respiratory Diseases Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a common and important health problem among seniors in Canada. The number of individuals with COPD will likely increase in the future because of the aging population. While cigarette smoking is the principal cause of COPD, workplace exposures and outdoor air pollution contribute to the development or the exacerbation of COPD. Exposure of the fetus and young child to environmental tobacco smoke and repeated respiratory infections contributes to a decrease in lung function that can contribute to COPD in later life. As their disease progresses, individuals with COPD experience a reduced quality of life due to limited activity levels caused by an increase in shortness of breath. Their families face not only the challenge of providing an increasing level of care, but also the difficulty of watching the relentless progression of the disease in their loved one. The costs associated with COPD affect the family, the health care system, and the community as a whole with loss in productivity and the need for additional services. The greatest gains in terms of the prevention of COPD lie in smoking prevention and cessation, and environmental control to reduce secondary exposure to tobacco smoke, as well as a reduction in outdoor air pollution. The management of COPD must include:

108. Thorax -- Table Of Contents (59 [Suppl 1]) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. National clinical guideline on management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults in primary and secondary http://thorax.bmjjournals.com/content/vol59/suppl_1/

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS Author Keyword(s) Vol Page [Advanced] Only Table of Contents and PDFs available for this issue March 2004 (Volume 59, Supplement 1). [Index by author] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. National clinical guideline on management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults in primary and secondary care Find articles in this issue containing these words: [Search ALL Issues] Preface and introduction Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl 1): i1-i6. [PDF] Methodology Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl 1): i7-i12. [PDF] Hierarchy of evidence and grading of recommendations Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl 1): i13-i14. [PDF] Glossary of terms Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl 1): i15-i18. [PDF] Summary of key priorities for implementation, alogorithms and audit criteria Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl 1): i19-i26.

109. Thorax -- Collected Resources : Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease current theories of pathogenesis and their implications for treatment JL Wright, RD Levy, http://thorax.bmjjournals.com/cgi/collection/chronic_obstructive_airways

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... SEARCH RESULT Author Keyword(s) Vol Page [Advanced] Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Citations 1-10 of 276 total displayed. Most recent content (1 Sep 2005): Editorials Aminophylline for COPD exacerbations? Not usually G I Town Thorax 2005; 60: 709. [Extract] [Full text] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Intravenous aminophylline in patients admitted to hospital with non-acidotic exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective randomised controlled trial N Duffy, P Walker, F Diamantea, P M A Calverley, and L Davies Thorax 2005 60: 713 -717; published online before print as 10.1136/thx.2004.036046 [Abstract] [Full text] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Abdominal muscle and quadriceps strength in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease W D-C Man, N S Hopkinson, F Harraf, D Nikoletou, M I Polkey, and J Moxham Thorax 2005 60: 718 -722; published online before print as 10.1136/thx.2005.040709

110. COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Coping with the degenerative lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a difficult challenge, find out more. http://www.health.harvard.edu/special_health_reports/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmona

SEARCH HOME SIGN IN SIGN OUT SUBSCRIBER ACCESS BROWSE BACK ISSUES PUBLICATION CATALOG MY CART MY ACCOUNT CONTACT US HELP ABOUT US SPECIAL REPORT Home Special Health Reports COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD: Coping with the degenerative lung condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, is a difficult challenge. Find out more about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Treating Emphysema and Bronchitis Description Table of Contents An excerpt from this report Printed Version: Electronic Download (PDF): Print + Electronic Download (PDF): Click to enlarge Coping with the degenerative lung condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a difficult challenge. But diagnostic methods and treatments have advanced to the point where millions of people are living productive lives while managing their condition. This Special Health Report describes the two most common forms of the disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and provides information on the latest treatments and coping strategies.

111. Medicare.gov - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease This section of Medicare.gov contains links to websites with information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). http://www.medicare.gov/Health/COPD.asp

Search Frequently Asked Questions d Home Screen Reader Version ... Español The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare Help Frequently Asked Questions Mailing List Search Tools ... Search Tools Health Information Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A chronic lung disease, that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis in which breathing becomes slowed or forced. Long-term smoking is the most frequent cause of COPD. It accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all cases. Other risk factors include: Heredity Second-hand smoke Exposure to air pollution at work and in the environment A history of childhood respiratory infections Additional information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COPD is available on the websites listed below. Websites Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides facts about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). U. S. COPD Coalition The U.S. COPD Coalition website provides information about national activities to increase awareness of COPD and to improve the lives of people with COPD. The U.S. COPD Coalition is part of a worldwide effort called the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. This organization is comprised of medical professionals, healthcare associations, patient groups, and government organizations working together to promote the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COPD. American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. ALA fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. This website provides information about COPD as well as the interactive tool, The COPD Lung Profiler to help COPD patients with treatment decisions.

112. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Incremental exercise tests show that the peak work rate in patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and who have participated http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=26897

113. Key To Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease May Be Uncovered By UK Tea UK researchers think they are close to finding the first effective treatment to fight one of the biggest killer diseases in the UK Chronic Obstructive http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=22246

114. CBC News Indepth: Health Ontario Lung Association chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Respiratory Disease in Canada - Health Canada. MORE. Print this page Send a comment http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/health/copd.html

CBCCat = "Sports,News,Arts,Kids,Interactive"; Sports = "Hockey,Baseball,Football"; News = "Canada,World,SciTech,Local,Consumers,SpecialReports,Business"; Arts = "ArtsNews,Infoculture,Music,Books,ArtsFeatures"; Kids = "CBC4Kids,PreSchool,Teachers"; Interactive = "MessageBoards,Forums,Games,Media"; 07:58 PM EDT Sep 08 CBC is currently experiencing a labour disruption. Go to the official CBC negotiations site. View CBC's updated programming schedules. INDEPTH: HEALTH Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Peter Gzowski "I have what the health care system, bless its heart, calls COPD, for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, but which everyone knows really means emphysema, just as acne really means boils and pimples." - Peter Gzowski, "How to Quit Smoking in Fifty Years or Less," in Addicted: Notes from the Belly of the Beast COPD is an often-fatal lung disease and a leading cause of death and hospitalization in Canada. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive and irreversible blocking of the airway, which is usually caused by emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema occurs when the tiny air sacs in the lungs weaken and break, stiffening the lung tissue and causing the airways to collapse.

115. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also called chronic obstructive lung disease, is a term that is used for two closely related diseases of the http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2314230

116. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Critical Debates - Book Information The aetiology and epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease John Corless 2. Why do only a few smokers develop COPD? http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=0632059729

117. CTSNet Forums Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Forum chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This forum is for the discussion of all issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://forums.ctsnet.org/ctsnetpatients/forum.jspa?forumID=79

118. Alaw.org · Lung Disease · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death behind cardiovascular disease, cancers and stroke, claims the lives of http://www.alaw.org/lung_disease/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease/

ALAW.org Home ALAW.org - The website of the American Lung Association of Washington Sign Up for Our Breathing e-Newsletter Ways to Give My Account Search: Asthma Tobacco Control Air Quality Lung Disease ... Support ALAW Events: Asthma Walk Big Hike Big Ride Book Club ... Trek Tri Island Programs: Asthma Initiative Breathe Easy Network Master Home Environmentalist CLEAR Corp Member ... State Asthma Plan Quicklinks: Advocacy Media Center Research Washington Thoracic Society ... about this page Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death behind cardiovascular disease, cancers and stroke, claims the lives of 120,000 Americans annually and more than 2,500 lives in Washington state during 2002. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term referring to a large group of lung diseases characterized by obstruction to airflow that interferes with normal breathing. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most important conditions that compose COPD and they frequently co-exist, hence physicians prefer the term COPD. It does not include other obstructive diseases such as asthma. COPD cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Early diagnosis and treatment can slow its progression and greatly enhance a patient's health and quality of life. An untreated person suffering from COPD weakens as the disease develops. People with COPD may eventually require supplemental oxygen and/or machines to assist with breathing. In later stages of the disease, heart failure and/or death can occur.

119. RedNova News - Health - Moraxella Catarrhalis In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary D Bacterial infection in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2000 a state of the art review. Clin Microbiol Rev 2001;14 336363. http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=190660&source=r_health

120. Mental Help Net - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD for short) occurs when permanent blockages form within the pulmonary http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=294&cn=294

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