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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. It is usually caused by tobacco smoking but can also be caused by coal dust.
Conditions included in this umbrella term are:
Other names
COPD is also known as CORD, COAD, COLD which respectively stand for chronic obstructive respiratory, airways, or lung disease. COPD has been referred to as CAL which stands for chronic airway limitation.
Working definition
COPD is a chronic, progressive disorder related to tobacco abuse and characterized by airway obstruction (FEV1 <80% predicted and FEV1 / FVC ratio <70%). More on [ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ]
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Italian startup Resmon to develop a home monitoring device for respiratory diseases such as asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Italian startup Resmon to develop a home monitoring device for respiratory diseases such as asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Canadian Lung Association - A patient's resource about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Covers in detail, living with lung disease, learning about the lungs and improving air quality. A separate section about the organization.
American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education - Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
Breathe Easy - A guide to lung and respiratory disease for patients and their families, written by Lawrence Martin, M.D. Extensive data base concerning all aspects of this disease.
Chest Medicine Online - Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Clinical Trials for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Explains the importance of participating in COPD clinical trials and how even participants who take placebos contribute and benefit from volunteering.
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Confronting COPD in America - The largest and most comprehensive US survey to date of patient and provider knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to COPD. Site provides results, conclusions, and background information.
COPD - Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
COPD Conferences - International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.
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COPD International - Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.
Meta Description: [ Information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and others interested in COPD, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and an extensive COPD reference library. ]
COPD Takes its Toll - UK site about the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An extensive look at this disease.
Meta Description: [ An overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including recent new guidance on treatment ]
COPD-Alert - Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.
Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC - Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory specialist. Took place on 10 - 12 November 2000.
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Department of Veterans' Affairs - Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
Meta Description: [ Statements of Principles - chronic bronchitis and emphysema - balance of probability ]
EFFORTS - Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.
eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.
Meta Description: [ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a long-lasting obstruction of the airways that occurs with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. This obstruction of airflow is progressive in that it ... ]
Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Detailed definition of this disorder with a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, complications and treatment.
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General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
Geriatric Services of America - Information and support for lung disease sufferers. Find out how our Medicare-supported program of respiratory therapist-monitored prescriptions can keep you healthy and at home.
Meta Description: [ GSA is a medicare provider that delivers treatment and medication to Americans suffering from copd, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, emphysema, and other respiratory disease. ]
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
HealthAllies.Com - Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.
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Interstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for Patients - A booklet providing information on interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or lung scarring.
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Living With COPD - This site is written by and for patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
MedicineNet - COPD - Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com
PERF on Breathing - An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Pulmonary Center - Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.
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Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation - Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association - Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.
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Pulmonology Channel - Information about diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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lungs ability to exhale air as rapidly as in normal lungs. Smoking tobacco causes 80% to 90% of COPD cases. COPD is generally
comprised of two distinct diseases: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ]
RespHealthSite - Information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and treatments.
Meta Description: [ Information about COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease),
includes diseases such as emphysema,
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Also covers causes, symptoms and living with lung disease. ]
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The Cheshire Medical Center - Information and links related to chronic lung disease, aimed at the general public.
University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - A detailed description of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
WebMD, Inc. - Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Your Nutritional Status - Information about how a person's nutritional status can influence the degree of severity of COPD. Some useful diet tips and recommendations.
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