American Lung Association
Information about A1AD related emphysema which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin. Some of the topics discussed are who is at risk, symptoms and treatment.
Ask Dr Stoll
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure
Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
E-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
eMedicine Health - Emphysema
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Emphysema
A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers.
Emphysema Surgery Center
Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available.
Every Breath You Take
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
Facts About Emphysema
Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.
HealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
International Health News Database
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
Johns Hopkins University
Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of
An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD.
Mamas Health
Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics.
Med Help
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
Mount Auburn Hospital
An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
National Emphysema Foundation
Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surge
Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
NETT
The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
Personal MD
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
The Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
WebMD Inc.
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.