Additional On-Line ResourcesRelated ConditionsChronic Bronchitis is an inflammatory condition of the airways that results in reduced air flow to and from the lungs. Common causes include pollution, fumes, cigarette smoke or other irritants. Read more.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases that obstruct air from easily entering and exiting the lungs. Read more. Emphysema is a degenerative lung disease that develops after many years of lung tissue exposure to cigarette smoke or other toxins that pollute the air. Read more. OrganizationsAlpha-1 FoundationThis organization is dedicated to providing the leadership and resources that will result in increased research, improved health, worldwide detection, and a cure for Alpha-1, a condition that is passed from parent to child and can result in lung and/or liver disease. www.alphaone.org American Lung Association Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association fights lung disease in all its forms with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. www.lungusa.org COPD Foundation The mission of the COPD Foundation is to develop and support programs that improve the quality of life for persons whose lives are impacted by COPD. The work of the COPD Foundation involves research, education, public awareness, early diagnosis and enhanced therapy. www.copdfoundation.org COPD International This website provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families, and interested individuals including interactive chat rooms, message boards, email lists, smoking cessation and exercise support. www.copd-international.com COPD Support This website is the home for the COPD online mailing list. Similar to COPD International, this site provides COPD support and caregiver services, chat rooms, a message board, a newsletter, exercise and smoking cessation support. www.copd-support.com EFFORTS (Emphysema Foundation for Our Right to Survive) EFFORTS supports research and development for more effective treatments for COPD. It also helps educate and inform patients and care providers about emphysema, COPD, and other related diseases. www.emphysema.net National Emphysema Foundation Through education, research and direct patient care, the National Emphysema Foundation works to improve the quality of life for those with emphysema, asthma, and related diseases. www.emphysemafoundation.org National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP) This group is dedicated to the prevention of lung disease and is headed by the person considered to be the foremost authority on COPD and related lung disease � Thomas L. Petty, MD. www.nlhep.org National Home Oxygen Patients This national organization provides resources that help to improve quality of life for home oxygen users. www.homeoxygen.org Pulmonology Channel This website provides a wealth of information on several types of lung disease including COPD and includes informational videos, disease descriptions, a doctor locator tool, term-specific dictionary, news features and more. www.pulmonarychannel.com
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