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/
Respiratory Disorders:
Anatomy of the respiratory system, with links to respiratory
disorders.
http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/anatomy.htm
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
How Stuff Works: Lungs:
Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about
various disorders.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm
LAM Trust of New Zealand:
Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
http://www.lam.org.nz/
Chest Radiography:
Information for patients concerning chest xrays.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/chest_radiography.htm
Pulmonology Channel:
Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary
conditions. Includes a forum and video presentations. [Real Player
required.]
Vocal Cord Dysfunction:
General information on this condition.
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com/
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
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
RXinsider: Cough:
Basic information for patients.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/cough.htm
NTMinfo.com:
Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including
symptoms, tests and treatments.
http://www.ntminfo.com/index.asp
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:
Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ipf.htm
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.com/
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
LAM Action:
Provides information and support for those with
lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient
organisation information.
http://www.lamaction.org/
American Lung Association:
Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics,
plus programs and events.
http://www.lungusa.org/
Drkoop.com: Respiratory:
News articles, grouped by condition.
http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=channel&ap=93&cid=1056&subcid=1345
Lung Life Center:
Offers general information on various conditions, including video
presentations. Includes a option to recieve answers from a doctor,
for which a payment is required.
http://www.LungLifeCenter.com
Pulmonary PAP:
Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulmonarypap/
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
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/
