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Related Conditions
Chronic 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.

Organizations
Alpha-1 Foundation
This 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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