Emphysema

Emphysema Links

• Page Wise Inc An article about emphysema and how the lungs work.
  
• NHLBI/HCFA Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Study Participants Announced A press release.
  
• Florida Health Site An in depth look at emphysema including a definitions, facts, treatment, prevention and statistics.
  
• Drug InfoNet FAQs about emphysema.
  
• Onhealth with WebMD A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
  
• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD.
  
• Every Breath You Take Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
  
• NETT The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
  
• Facts About Emphysema Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.
  
• Mount Auburn Hospital An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
  
• National Emphysema Foundation Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
  
• National Emphysema Treatment Trial Information about a research study, news room, glossary and resources.
  
• HealthWorld Online Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
  
• Personal MD A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
  
• The Lung Association An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
  
• National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
  
• Med Help A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
  
• Ask Dr Stoll An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
  
• The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
  
• WellnessWeb Current articles and abstracts on emphysema and other lung disease.
  
• International Health News Database Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
  
• American Lung Association Information about A1AD related emphysema which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin. Some of the topics discussed are who is at risk, symptoms and treatment.
  
• Johns Hopkins University Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema.
  
• Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
  
• E-Medicine An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
  
• Emphysema Surgery Center Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available.
  
• Emphysema A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers.
  
• National Jewish Medical and Research Center Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.