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COPD Center - American Lung Association Site
Support for COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Become an e-advocate for lung health Register for our e-newsletter
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=23050
Dot Pharmacy: Update On COPD
UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease.
http://www.dotpharmacy.co.uk/upcopd.html

Extractions: COPD takes its toll In 1994, 25,977 patients in England and Wales died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to 1,516 from asthma. Yet COPD has a lower public profile than asthma. GP Dr David Price asks why OBJECTIVES When asked to picture a patient presenting with a 'crippling disease of the airways', most people think of an asthmatic, possibly a child, in the throes of an acute exacerbation, desperately searching for their metered-dose inhaler and relief. Compare this with the COPD patient, over 50 years old with breathlessness, wheeze and productive cough, whose disease is probably self-inflicted by smoking and who responds relatively poorly to treatment. No wonder there is such a gulf between these two images in the public perception and, until recently, that of healthcare workers.
MedicineNet - COPD
Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com
http://www.aboutlungtherapies.com
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - Patient UK
COPD is usually caused by smoking. Symptoms include cough and breathlessness. The most important treatment is to stop smoking. Inhalers are commonly used to
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068705/

Extractions: COPD is usually caused by smoking. Symptoms include cough and breathlessness. The most important treatment is to stop smoking. Inhalers are commonly used to ease symptoms. Other treatments such as steroids, antibiotics, oxygen, and mucolytic medicines are sometimes prescribed in severe cases, or during a flare-up (exacerbation) of symptoms. What is COPD? COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a general term which includes the conditions chronic bronchitis and emphysema Chronic bronchitis or emphysema can cause obstruction (narrowing) of the airways. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema commonly occur together. The term COPD is used to describe airways which are narrowed due to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. How common is COPD? COPD is common in the UK. It mainly affects people over the age of 40. It accounts for more time off work than any other illness. A flare-up (exacerbation) of COPD is one of the commonest reasons for admission to hospital. What causes COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) -- Overview
Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/192/61627

Extractions: Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of long-term (chronic) lung diseases that makes it hard to breathe. In COPD, airflow through the airways leading to and within the lungs (bronchial tubes) is partially blocked, resulting in difficulty breathing. As the disease gets worse, breathing becomes more difficult, and it may become hard to carry out everyday activities. Although COPD can be managed, it cannot be cured at this time. COPD is often a mix of two diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema In chronic bronchitis , inflammation occurs in the bronchial tubes. The inflammation may narrow these tubes, which makes it hard to breathe. You may also have a chronic cough that brings up mucus (sputum).
Postgraduate Medicine: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
To recognize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general practice clinic; To learn a stepwise approach to the treatment of symptoms in
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/12_00/fraser.htm

Extractions: Kristin L. Fraser, MD; Kenneth R. Chapman, MD VOL 108 / NO 7 / DECEMBER 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives The authors disclose no financial interests in this article. This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables. Preview : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has traditionally been considered incurable and progressive. However, new treatment options may improve quality of life and extend survival. In this article, Drs Fraser and Chapman offer guidelines for accurate and early diagnosis and describe the latest treatment options to alleviate symptoms, help with smoking cessation, and increase survival rates.
What Is COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and treatments.
http://www.resphealthsite.com

Extractions: COPD can also include chronic asthma , which is a hypersensitivity of the air passages. Chronic bronchitis emphysema , and asthma all have one thing in common: they limit the flow of air into and out of your lungs. You may cough, wheeze, have a large amount of mucus production, and feel short of breath. The more you know about your disease the better you will be able to participate in managing your own health and living with your lung disease. Continue
Postgraduate Medicine: Symposium: Diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disea
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction from various causes that markedly impairs quality of life.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1998/04_98/martinez.htm

Extractions: Fernando J. Martinez, MD VOL 103 / NO 4 / APRIL 1998 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables This is the first of five articles on advances in COPD Preview : In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a thorough understanding on the clinician's part of the pathophysiologic basis of airflow limitation greatly enhances decisions regarding care. Differences in prognosis among the major types of COPD have become clear, and identification of airway inflammation has dramatically altered medical therapy. Dr Martinez, who coordinated this symposium, here explains the importance of judiciously applying findings from history taking, physical examination, laboratory studies (particularly pulmonary function testing), and radiographic studies to all aspects of disease management. The remaining four symposium articles address specific avenues for treatment of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. C hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction from various causes that markedly impairs quality of life. In 1991, 85,544 deaths in the United States were attributed to COPD, ranking it as the fourth leading cause of death (1).
COPD4 Conference On Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
International Multidisciplinary Meeting on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.
http://www.copdconferences.org

Extractions: AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM, UK As those of you who were lucky enough to attend COPD4 will already know, the congress has been hailed as a huge success, so much so that dates for COPD5 have already been secured. Feedback from delegates have praised all aspects of the congress from the calibre of speakers, the diversity of the exhibition to the magnificence of the venue and catering. The organization of the meeting by Executive Business Support, Birmingham has been flawless and supported by a superb website providing on-line registration and information on every aspect of the congress, the local area and breaking news. We will be keeping the website up-to-date with developments towards COPD5 and will post the congress programme as soon as it has been finalised. So book your flights, apply for your study leave and we look forward to welcoming you back to Birmingham in 2006.
Encyclopaedia Topic : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Section : Introduct
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=738
Airwaves Online
An online newsletter, written especially for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their families.
http://www.airwavesonline.com
Encyclopaedia Topic : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Section : Treatment
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pulmonary rehabilitation can greatly improve your quality of life. Hospitalisation
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=738&AreaID=4872&LinkID=3947
Eloquium: The COPD Communication Award Of Boehringer Ingelheim
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, facts, glossary and journalism awards, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Germany.
http://www.eloquium.org/

Extractions: Eloquium - COPD Communication Award 2005 The Boehringer Ingelheim COPD Communication Award Eloquium 2005 already started. It is an initiative to recognise journalists from the field of specialist healthcare and consumer healthcare who extend public awareness and understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Eloquium Award in its third year presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate responsible, informative and effective journalism. Have a look at the 2005 Eloquium Award formalities and the application form
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CG12 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Information for the public, 26 February 2004. *, CG12 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Distribution list
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=104441
Marie's Site.htm
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease links for help and information, plus patient coping by exercising, gardening and computing.
http://www5.50megs.com/maryuri/marie.htm

Extractions: Free Web Site Free Web Space and Site Hosting Web Hosting Internet Store and Ecommerce Solution Provider ... High Speed Internet if(window.ivnRotate) window.ivnRotate1 = new window.ivnRotate('ivnRotate1',0,document.awsSearch1.Keywords) Popular Searches: Marie's site Contents I am creating this site hoping you will find my links useful/enjoyable/interesting. After years of traveling and teaching (languages and ESOL) I had to retire because of two bouts of respiratory arrests due to emphysema. I stopped smoking (cold turkey, but you don't have to do it this way), went to a rehabilitation program, joined a gym and to reduce the craving for cigarettes kept busy gardening (since my yard is small, mostly herbs and flowers). I always (well, since 1987) loved computers (WHERE ARE YOU?! OH MY COMMODORE 64!) especially DOS, so it is evident that this is first my interest. My links make sense once you read the few lines above. Hope to hear from you soon. Back to Top Computer related References, Tutorials and various HELP sites
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Index - PulmonologyChannel
Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/copd/

Extractions: Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is characterized by abnormalities in the lungs that make it difficult to exhale normally. Generally, two distinct diseases are involved: emphysema and chronic bronchitis . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to smoking tobacco. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis cause excessive inflammatory processes that eventually lead to abnormalities in lung structure that permanently obstruct airflow (hence the term "chronic obstructive"). A recent study shows that adults with asthma are 12 times more likely to develop COPD than those who do not have the condition. Incidence and Prevalence
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Vitacost
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to the combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, resulting in obstruction of airways and poor
http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/COPD.htm
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Familydoctor.org
Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
http://familydoctor.org/706.xml

Extractions: Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Who gets COPD? How can I find out if I have COPD? How is COPD treated? ... What are the complications of COPD? Printer-friendly version Email this article Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD) is a chronic lung disease that includes two main illnesses: chronic bronchitis and emphysema (say: "em-fa-see-ma"). There is no cure for COPD. Your lungs have 2 main parts: bronchial tubes (also called airways) and alveoli (also called air sacs). When you breathe in through your wind pipe, the air moves through your bronchial tubes and into your alveoli. From the alveoli, oxygen goes into your blood while carbon dioxide moves out of your blood. If you have chronic bronchitis, the lining in your bronchial tubes gets red and full of mucus. This mucus blocks your tubes, and makes it hard to breathe. If you have emphysema, your alveoli are irritated. They get stiff and can't hold enough air. This makes it hard for you to get oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of your blood.
► Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A medical encycopedia article on the topic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000091.htm

Extractions: Toggle English Spanish Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: A group of lung diseases characterized by limited airflow with variable degrees of air sack enlargement and lung tissue destruction. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The leading cause of COPD is smoking, which can lead to the two most common forms of this disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Prolonged tobacco use causes lung inflammation and variable degrees of air sack (alveoli) destruction. This leads to inflamed and narrowed airways ( chronic bronchitis ); or permanently enlarged air sacks of the lung with reduced lung elasticity ( emphysema ). Between 15-20% of long-term smokers will develop COPD. Rarely, an enzyme deficiency called alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency can cause emphysema in non-smokers.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med. 1993;32810171022. Snider GL. Standards for the Diagnosis and Care of Patients with
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease.html

Extractions: Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options ... Supporting Research Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes severe shortness of breath, which can result from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. Chronic bronchitis is defined as a constant cough and excessive mucus production that lasts for at least three months for more than two consecutive years. Emphysema is characterized by damage to the lungs, which causes them to lose their elasticity. COPD is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Signs and Symptoms What Causes It?

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