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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a medical term used to describe two different types of diseases affecting the lungs: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Progressive damage to the lungs results in COPD.

5 Great Resources on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• American Academy of Family Physicians: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• American Thoracic Society: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• WebMD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

5 Latest Headlines on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) News from Google

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• Wikipedia: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• MedicineNet: What is COPD?
• About.com: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• HealthandAge: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What Are The Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• MedicineNet: Symptoms of COPD
• InteliHealth: Symptoms
• PulmonologyChannel: Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• About.com: Risk Factors
• Merck Manuals: Causes
• Wikipedia: Causes
• Mayo Clinic: Complications
• A.D.A.M. (via NetWellness): List of Complications
• American Thoracic Society: How Do I Know I Have a Pneumonia?
• YourLungHealth.org: What Happens with a Flare-up?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• Mayo Clinic: Lung Transplant: A Treatment For Life-threatening Lung Disease
• National Lung Health Education Program: Lung Treatment of COPD and Asthma
• American Lung Association: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Fact Sheet
• MedicineNet: Treatment Options Available

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• HealthWorld Online: Bronchitis and Emphysema
• Mayo Clinic: COPD Lifestyle and Home Remedies
• BellaOnline: COPD Alternative Medicine

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• University of Virginia Health System: Chronic Bronchitis
• NetWellness: Emphysema
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Outcome (Prognosis)

How Do You Prevent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• NLHBI: How Can COPD Be Prevented From Progressing?
• InteliHealth: Prevention
• Mayo Clinic: Prevention

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Mayo Clinic: Emphysema: Does Cold Weather Make it Worse?
• American Lung Association: Images of Lungs
• HealthBoards: COPD Discussions
• DailyStrength: COPD Discussion
• Yahoo Health Groups: COPD Support Group

Foundations and Support Groups on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• American Lung Association
• The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation
• Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
• National Lung Health Education Program
• American Thoracic Society

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• PubMed Central: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Articles
• Google Scholar: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Articles
• JAMA: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Articles

Clinical Trials on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial Listings
• CenterWatch: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial Search Results

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