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| Web Pages |
| Drug InfoNet |
| FAQs about emphysema. |
| 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 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. |
| Mamas Health |
| Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics. |
| 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. |
| HealthWorld Online |
| Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema. |
| Emphysema Surgery Center |
| Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available. |
| International Health News Database |
| Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis. |
| National Jewish Medical and Research Center |
| Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema. |
| 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. |
| Emphysema |
| A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers. |
| E-Medicine |
| An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment. |
| The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial |
| A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery. |
| Every Breath You Take |
| Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration. |
| The Lung Association |
| An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams. |
| Med Help |
| A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema. |
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
| An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Personal MD |
| A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. |
| Facts About Emphysema |
| Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia. |
| Johns Hopkins University |
| Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema. |
| Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema |
| An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD. |
| Double Lung Transplantation |
| Personal experience, plus links and photos. |
| Ask Dr Stoll |
| An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding. |
| WebMD Inc. |
| A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments. |
| Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure |
| Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema. |