Articles

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) articles from PubMed of the National Library of Medicine.  The articles listed here tend to be highly technical research papers, but careful searching of the articles can often uncover important and useful information.  Type the topic in the search box on the PubMed Web site. 

Books

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease books from Amazon.com.

Forums

If you join one of these support groups, please mention that you found their group through Medconsumer.info.

• BeingSick � A global community of loving people who understand what its like to be sick or care for a loved one.  "We are a community of loving supportive people who understand what its like to be sick. We live with illness, injury, disability, or care for those that do. This group is a place where you are free to be yourself. Share your frustrations about being sick, friendships, family, and just about anything! We are the family who understands when no one else does! We live your life too! You are welcome to post in HTML, colors, send links, web pages, poems, inspiration, e-cards, jokes, chat in our chat room anytime! We are non-denominational, welcoming all races, ages, religions and cultures. We know how tough life is being sick, and we care. There is support for you here anytime you need us. You are not alone."  Yahoo! group.
• Breathe_4_life.  "This support group is for people who suffer from any Heart and Lung related illness such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)and CHF (Congestive Heart Failure).
  
  We also welcome Care Givers, Family Members and Friends who may wish to join.
  
  We are here to support each other in good times and bad.
  
  When we need support, others won't know about it unless we share the problem - and when someone shares a problem - then we ALL need to be of support."  Yahoo! group.  (New 4/09
• COPD-ALERT.  "COPD-ALERT provides support for lung disease (COPD) patients and takes part in worldwide campaign for recognition of dangerous rise in prevalence of COPD. It actively supports the Global Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the increasing burden of COPD, decrease morbidity and mortality, promote further study of the condition, and implement programs to prevent COPD. COPD-ALERT is actively involved in advocacy activities on the national and local levels.
  
  COPD-ALERT is a member of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Public Interest Organizations, American Thoracic Society Public Advisory Roundtable as well as of the US COPD and International Coalitions.
  We also maintain a public site at http://www.COPD-ALERT.com."
• COPD_Circle.  "This is a support group for anyone with COPD and COPD related diseases including Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Tuberculosis, etc. All persons are welcome including caregivers.
  
  Chat with others who share your concerns about this awful disease. Sharing our knowledge, experience and information will help everyone. We'll all learn together and make friends along the way!
  
  Not breathing well? Bad day? Bad test results? We'll do our best to get you through it and back on your feet again. Notes of cheer and prayer requests are always welcome!
  
  Please join "the gang" and don't feel alone or afraid anymore. There are others here who want to make friends as much as you and also have a place to "release" all the build up tension they're feeling. Coming together we can make this a fun and happy place to be!
  
  If you're a smoker wanting to quit, we'll do all in our power to help you break the habit. Chat with others who have quit. Find out how they did it. Their method may work for you.
  
  In addition to members helping one another, our Links & Files are filled with lots of info to manage your COPD. Please check it out."  Yahoo! group. 
• COPD_Prayer � COPD Place Prayer Chain. 
• COPDsurvivors.  "We are a support group who have formed to assist and educate people who have been diagnosed with emphysema, chronic bronchitis or incurable asthma. We will welcome members who are willing to primarily discuss these illnesses. We will discuss anything that is relevant to our group. We are also not interested in discussing religious and political issues or sexually explicit material. We believe a close family type atmosphere is very conducive to learning how to manage COPD.
  
  'Shortness Of Breath Is Better Then No Breath At All.'"  Yahoo! group. 
• Lungaroos.  "Mail List for Australian & New Zealand people with varying lung conditions.  Founded in 1999, the Lungaroos is a support group for people living with various lung conditions, COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis to name a few and their Partners and/or Carers. At that time, it was the first internet lung support group covering Australia and New Zealand.
  
  The group is a place where friendly discussion and support is available from like-minded participants, who understand the issues that face us each day. We can, and do, discuss any aspects of our lung conditions, including coping skills, medications, and general life experiences. 
  
  If you are seeking friendship and support from people who are and have experienced living life with a chronic lung condition, then we are only too willing to welcome you. Come join us and never be alone again." Yahoo! group.     
• LungCareCure Community.  "LungCareCure Community is a supportive community for those with COPD and other lung diseases. Find useful information, links and more within our community."  
• Medconsumerinfo.  "Medconsumer.info is your starting point for searching the Web for medical information. This forum exists for you to discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about any aspect of health, healthcare industry, and any aspect of being a patient. Please take whatever advice you receive through this forum to your doctor before changing or initiating any medically-related behavior."  Yahoo! group.         

News

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) news from Google News.

Organizations

• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).  "The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative.
  
  The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. Research is related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The NHLBI plans and directs research in development and evaluation of interventions and devices related to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from such diseases and disorders. It also supports research on clinical use of blood and all aspects of the management of blood resources. Research is conducted in the Institute's own laboratories and by scientific institutions and individuals supported by research grants and contracts.
  
  For health professionals and the public, the NHLBI conducts educational activities, including development and dissemination of materials in the above areas, with an emphasis on prevention.
  
  The NHLBI supports research training and career development of new and established researchers in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines to enable them to conduct basic and clinical research related to heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; sleep disorders; and blood resources through individual and institutional research training awards and career development awards.
  
  The Institute coordinates relevant activities in the above areas, including the related causes of stroke, with other research institutes and federal health programs. Relationships are maintained with institutions and professional associations, and with international, national, state, and local officials as well as voluntary agencies and organizations working in the above areas."  

Photographs

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) photographs from Google Images.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) images from Medline Plus.

Videos

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) videos from Amazon.com.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) videos from Google video.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) videos from YouTube.com.