Links

www.aaaai.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

www.aanma.org
Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics

www.aafa.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

www.aarc.org
http://www.yourlunghealth.org
The American Association for Respiratory Care

http://lungdiseases.about.com/
A wealth of up-to-date information and resources

www.acaai.org/
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

www.adamsmd.com
Dr. Francis V. Adams provides the latest information on breathing disorders.  “An informed patient is a healthier patient.”

NEW! www.healthline.com/channel/allergies.html
Allergy Learning Center

www.alpha1.org
The Alpha-1 Association
To identify those affected by Alpha-1 and to improve the quality of their lives through support, education, advocacy and encourage participation in research.

www.alpha1.org
Alpha-1 Genetic Counseling Center
Provides toll-free, confidential genetic counseling for individuals in the Alpha-1 community, as well as serving as an expert resource for healthcare professionals. 1-800-785-3177

www.alphanet.org
A not-for-profit disease management company

www.alphaone.org
Alpha-One Foundation

www.alphaoneregistry.org
Alpha-1 confidential research registry

www.asbestosnews.com/html/lung-cancer.html
Asbestos news / Mesothilioma

www.asthma.org.uk
Asthma UK

www.astrazeneca-us.com
Astra Zeneca Pharmeceuticals

www.breatheinfo.com
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals

www.breethezy.com
Practical techniques for living with mechanical ventilation

www.breathingbetterlivingwell.com
Information and support for people and families affected by chronic lung disease. It’s not all about being sick. It’s all about living.

www.caressentials.com
Information and support for the caregivers and well spouses

www.coalitionforpf.org
Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis

NEW! www.copd-alert.com
Support and advocacy for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals

www.copdandsomuchmore.com
Karen Bastille’s website – “COPD and So Much More”

NEW! http://copdcallcenter.org
COPD Call Center – Ask your question of a knowledgeable person with COPD

www.copdcanada.ca
COPD Canada

www.copddigest.org
Free subscription to COPD Digest

NEW! www.copdfoundation.org
Dedicated to developing and supporting programs through research, education, early diagnosis, and enhanced therapy for persons whose lives are impacted by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

www.COPD-International.com
COPD International

http://www.COPD-Support1.com
COPD on-line support group

http://www.copdsupport.com
Breathing Better, Living Well

http://www.copdsupport.ie
Michael McGloin’s website - COPD information and support based in Ireland

NEW! www.rethinkCOPD.com
Doctor appointment reminders, humidity alerts, medication reminders, and much more

www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/blklung.htm
Black Lung Compensation

Drug3k -- Online Drug Encyclopedia
Drug3k is a free online database for most commonly prescribed drugs, including links to detailed prescription drug information; images of the drugs, side effects, interactions, and use. This site provides information only with no pharmaceutical advertisements.

www.emphysematrial.com
IBV Valve clinical trial. Spiration is currently enrolling for a US clinical trial looking at a non-surgical medical device for the treatment of emphysema.

www.er-mag.com/index.htm
“Everything Respiratory” magazine

www.ginasthma.com
Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)

www.goldcopd.com
The Global Initiative for Chronic Lung Disease

http://groups.msn.com/TransplantSupportLungHeartLungHeart
Lung and heart illness patients, as well as family and friends can find support, resources, and news about research at the site. Chat room.

www.HealthExpertAdvice.org
Bringing you the top headlines from around the world on health-related news. Includes articles, medical forum, dictionary with common medical terms, and more.

www.ibreathe.com
Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals

www.ittakesurbreathaway.com
Brian Webster-A Thirty Year Survivor’s Story

www.loveyourlungsbreatheforlife.com
Love Your Lungs, Breathe for Life

www.lungusa.org
The American Lung Association

www.mindpub.com
Depression and Anxiety with COPD, Yoga for COPD

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center -- Dedicated to spreading awareness of mesothelioma-related issues, the leading Internet resource for information regarding asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatment options, and more.

Mesothelioma Cancer Center
Asbestos is a carcinogen that is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer. Information on the latest treatment and prevention information for for those who’ve been exposed to asbestos.

www.mesotheliomatreatmentcenters.org
Mesothelioma Treatment Centers. Provides news, information, and resources related to mesothelioma treatments and cancer centers for mesothelioma patients.

www.mesotheliomanews.com
Find information on mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer.

www.mesotheliomanews.com/medical/mesothelioma-and-asbestos
Get legal advice for mesothelioma and asbestos as a result of hazards
in your workplace.

http://my.webmd.com
WebMD – A wealth of information

www.njc.org
National Jewish Hospital

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) Lung volume reduction surgery

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/copd/what-is-copd/index.htm
Us Department of Health

www.nlhep.org
National Lung Health Education Program

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Health information and articles

www.perf2ndwind.org
Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF)

www.portableoxygen.org

www.Pulmonarypaper.org
Newsletter for patients and families with Chronic Lung Disease

www.quackwatch.org
Quackwatch

NEW! www.rethinkCOPD.com
Doctor appointment reminders, humidity alerts, medication reminders, and much more

www.saltrax.com  
Congestive Heart Failure and keeping track of sodium

www.seapuffers.com
Group cruises for travelers who use supplemental oxygen

www.shortnessofbreathgettested.org
Alpha-1

www.spiriva.com
All about Spiriva

www.swrcreations.com
Steve Rietveld's Website – His life before and after becoming a quadriplegic

http://totalphysiqueonline.com/
Total Physique Online encourages those with health challenges to adopt a lifestyle incorporating exercise as an integral part of daily life.