- 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.
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luna1ad.html
- Drug InfoNet
FAQs about emphysema.
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqemphy.htm
- E-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm
- Every Breath You Take
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html
- HealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/emphysema.htm
- Mamas Health
Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics.
http://www.mamashealth.com/emphy.asp
- Mount Auburn Hospital
An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
http://www.mtauburn.caregroup.org/htinfo/Health/emphysema.htm
- 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.
http://emphysemafoundation.org/
- 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.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm
- Personal MD
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml
- The Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/emphysema.html
- WebMD Inc.
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/117/29052
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