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American Lung Association - Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.

Anoxia and Hypoxia - Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Anoxia/Hypoxia information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]

Bronchiectasis R Us - Offers facts including how is it diagnosed, living with it, physiotherapy techniques and devices, and forums available to meet other people with this disorder.

Chest Radiography - Information for patients concerning chest xrays.
Meta Description: [ Current and accurate information for patients about Chest X-ray. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the exam, benefits, risks and more. ]

Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis - Nonprofit partnership organization advocating on behalf of pulmonary fibrosis patients nationwide.
Meta Description: [ Description ]

Drkoop.com: Respiratory - News articles, grouped by condition.
Meta Description: [ Respiratory - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health Information ]

eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.
Meta Description: [ A collapsed lung refers to a condition in which the space between the wall of the chest cavity and the lung itself fills with air. This causes all or a ... ]

eMedicine Health: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Consumer health resource center providing information on the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning. From eMedicine Health.
Meta Description: [ Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon. CO poisoning can cause brain damage and, in severe cases, death. You can't see it, smell ... ]

eMedicine Health: Smoke Inhalation - Consumer health resource center providing information on the symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation. An estimated 50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns. Smoke inhalation ... ]

eMedicine: Hiccups - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hiccups.
Meta Description: [ Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes ... ]

How Stuff Works: Lungs - Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders.
Meta Description: [ You breathe in and out anywhere from 15 to 25 times per minute without even thinking about it -- it just happens naturally. Learn all about your lungs, various conditions and diseases, and what makes the breath of life so crucial. ]

Huff and Puff Victoria - Provides details of various support groups. Includes a directory of links for specific conditions, plus information on exercising and using medications.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

404 Informed Health Online - Respiratory Infections - Information for consumers and clinicians on influenza and other respiratory infections.

InterMune, Inc. - Read about INSPIRE, a comprehensive clinical trial in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Information for patients, physicians and investors.

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association - General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources and case histories.
Meta Description: [ The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association provides information and support to those suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis . ]

LAM Action - Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.

LAM Foundation - A non-profit organization devoted to finding a cure for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) by providing support, education, information and funding scientific research.

LAM Trust of New Zealand - Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
Meta Description: [ LAM Trust of New Zealand aims to fund research into the rare disease Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and to provide funding to look for it's cause and for a cure. ]

Living With Respiratory Disease - A discussion group for those affected by respiratory conditions. [Registration required.]
Meta Description: [ Living_With_Respiratory_Disease: A list for sharing information and advice about living with the symptoms of respiratory diseases such as COPD and asthma. ]

Lungs OnLine - Learn about a variety of lung diseases and conditions as well as diagnostic testing information.
Meta Description: [ An informative look at asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, sleep apnea, and many other lung diseases. ]

Medco Health - Research respiratory conditions or browse detailed drug information related to respiratory conditions. Features include interactive tools and related news.
Meta Description: [ medcohealth.com: Prescription management and health information ]

MedicineNet: FocusOn Lungs - Offers topics covering a variety of disorders, including procedures and tests, alongside news and a discussion boards.
Meta Description: [ Focus on Lung Therapies Respiratory Health, including extensive medical information about asthma, lung cancer and pneumonia ]

No Air To Go - Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including diagnosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.
Meta Description: [ Learn about Idiopathic or Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis from educational information and patients sharing experience of chronic lung disease. Pulmonary glossary written for support group use, forum and the No Air Cafe chatroom ]

NTMinfo.com - Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including symptoms, tests and treatments.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of this website is to provide an insight into the disease caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and to empower the patient to participate in his or her own treatment. NTM is also known as atypical tuberculosis (Atypical TB) or Mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT). ]

OHSU Health: Respiratory Disorders - Overview, symptom and treatment information plus basic anatomy.

Pulmonary PAP - Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]
Meta Description: [ pulmonarypap: A support group for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis ]

Respiratory Medicine - Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine.
Meta Description: [ respiratory medicine gives information on respiratory diseases, copd, asthma, spirometry, publications, scientific meetings and telemedicine ]

RXinsider: Cough - Basic information for patients.
Meta Description: [ Coughing - what is it and how can it be treated ]

500 The British Lung Foundation - Scarborough and District Breathe Easy Club - A support and information network for anyone affected by a lung condition.

The Canadian Lung Association - Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner.

TrachyVentList - Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction - General information on this condition.
Meta Description: [ Introduction to Vocal Cord Dysfunction, including Outline of following pages ]

404 Washington University Physicians: Medical Library - Links to archived articles covering various conditions.