- Huff and Puff Victoria - http://home.vicnet.net.au/~huffpuff/
Provides details of various support groups. Includes a directory of links for specific conditions, plus information on exercising and using medications.
- Adult Critical Care Core Curriculum - http://www.vh.org/Providers/TeachingFiles/AdultCriticalCare/CriticalCare.html
A course that is a series of pulmonary case studies developed using patients seen in the intensive care unit.
- How Stuff Works: Lungs - http://www.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm
Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders.
- LAM Trust of New Zealand - http://www.lam.org.nz/
Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
- Chest Radiography - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/chest_radiography.htm
Information for patients concerning chest xrays.
- Pulmonology Channel - http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/
Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary conditions. Includes a forum and video presentations. [Real Player required.]
- Anoxia and Hypoxia - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/anoxia_doc.htm
Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- TrachyVentList - http://www.tuftysue.cwc.net/TrachyVentList.html
Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members.
- RXinsider: Cough - http://rxinsider.com/monographs/cough.htm
Basic information for patients.
- NTMinfo.com - http://www.ntminfo.com/index.asp
Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including symptoms, tests and treatments.
- MedicineNet: FocusOn Lungs - http://www.medicinenet.com/lungs/focus.htm
Offers topics covering a variety of disorders, including procedures and tests, alongside news and a discussion boards.
- LAM Action - http://www.lamaction.org/
Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.
- American Lung Association - http://www.lungusa.org/
Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
- Drkoop.com: Respiratory - http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=channel&ap=93&cid=1056&subcid=1345
News articles, grouped by condition.
- Living With Respiratory Disease - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Living_With_Respiratory_Disease/
A discussion group for those affected by respiratory conditions. [Registration required.]
- Lung Life Center - http://www.LungLifeCenter.com
Offers general information on various conditions, including video presentations. Includes a option to receive answers from a doctor, for which a payment is required. From ZoeMed Inc.
- Pulmonary PAP - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulmonarypap/
Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]
- The Canadian Lung Association - http://www.lung.ca/
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.
- No Air To Go - http://noairtogo.tripod.com/
Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including dignosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13442-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning. From eMedicine Health.
- eMedicine Health - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13681-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.
- Hiccups - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14049-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hiccups. From eMedicine Health.
- Smoke Inhalation - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6413-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the symptoms and treatment. From eMedicine Health.
- Respiratory Medicine - http://users.pandora.be/spirometrie/
Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine.
- Lungs OnLine - http://www.lungsonline.com
Learn about a variety of lung diseases and conditions as well as diagnostic testing information.
- Medco Health - http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/topics.jsp?topicID=Respiratory+Health<Sess=y
Research respiratory conditions or browse detailed drug information related to respiratory conditions. Features include interactive tools and related news.
- Bronchiectasis R Us - http://www.bronchiectasis.info
Offers facts including how is it diagnosed, living with it, physiotherapy techniques and devices, and forums available to meet other people with this disorder.
- InterMune, Inc. - http://www.inspiretrial.com
Read about INSPIRE, a comprehensive clinical trial in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Information for patients, physicians and investors.
- Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis - http://www.coalitionforpf.org
Nonprofit partnership organization advocating on behalf of pulmonary fibrosis patients nationwide.
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association - http://www.ilfa.ie/
General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources and case histories.
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