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Washington University Physicians: Medical Library
Links to archived articles covering various conditions.
http://wuphysicians.medicallibrary.medem.com/subcategories.cfm?parent_id=506&m1=http://wuphysicians |
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NTMinfo.com
Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including symptoms, tests and treatments.
http://www.ntminfo.com/index.asp |
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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.
http://www.lung.ca/ |
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No Air To Go
Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including dignosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.
http://noairtogo.tripod.com/ |
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American Lung Association
Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
http://www.lungusa.org/ |
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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.
http://www.tuftysue.cwc.net/TrachyVentList.html |
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OHSU Health: Respiratory Disorders
Overview, symptom and treatment information plus basic anatomy.
http://www.ohsuhealth.com/respire/ |
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Respiratory Disorders
Anatomy of the respiratory system, with links to respiratory disorders.
http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/anatomy.htm |
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Pulmonology Channel
Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary conditions. Includes a forum and video presentations. [Real Player required.]
http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/ |
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MedicineNet: FocusOn Lungs
Offers topics covering a variety of disorders, including procedures and tests, alongside news and a discussion boards.
http://www.medicinenet.com/lungs/focus.htm |
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Health Care Book
Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific lung diseases.
http://www.nethealthbook.com/lungdisease.html |
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Respiratory Disorders
Provides information on a variety of diseases, disorders and infections, plus anatomy of the system.
http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/disease.htm |
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LAM Action
Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.
http://www.lamaction.org/ |
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction
General information on this condition.
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com/ |
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Anoxia and Hypoxia
Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/anoxia_doc.htm |
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How Stuff Works: Lungs
Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm |
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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.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~huffpuff/ |
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Living With Respiratory Disease
A discussion group for those affected by respiratory conditions. [Registration required.]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Living_With_Respiratory_Disease/ |
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Adult Critical Care Core Curriculum
A course that is a series of pulmonary case studies developed using patients seen in the intensive care unit.
http://www.vh.org/Providers/TeachingFiles/AdultCriticalCare/CriticalCare.html |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Consumer health resource center providing information on the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning. From eMedicine Health.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13442-1.asp |
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Hiccups
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hiccups. From eMedicine Health.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14049-1.asp |
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Pulmonary PAP
Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulmonarypap/ |
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Drkoop.com: Respiratory
News articles, grouped by condition.
http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=channel&ap=93&cid=1056&subcid=1345 |
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eMedicine Health
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13681-1.asp |
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ZoeMed, Inc. - Lung Life Center
Patient-friendly online resource providing direct online access to board certified pulmonary doctors and free information about lung disorders.
http://www.sarcoidosisinformation.com/ |
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Smoke Inhalation
Consumer health resource center providing information on the symptoms and treatment. From eMedicine Health.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6413-1.asp |
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Chest Radiography
Information for patients concerning chest xrays.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/chest_radiography.htm |
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ipf.htm |
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RXinsider: Cough
Basic information for patients.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/cough.htm |
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Lung Life Center
Offers general information on various conditions, including video presentations. Includes a option to receive answers from a doctor, for which a payment is required.
http://www.LungLifeCenter.com |
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LAM Trust of New Zealand
Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
http://www.lam.org.nz/ |
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The Spontaneous Pneumothorax Patient Resource
General information, personal experiences, plus a message board and chat room.
http://www.pneumoworld.org |
Additional
Information: Respiratory conditions include disorders that affect the lungs.
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