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» 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.
» Double Lung Transplantation - Personal experience, plus links and photos.
» Drug InfoNet - FAQs about emphysema.
» E-Medicine - An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, 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 Severe Emphysema - 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.
» 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.
» 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 Surgery For Emphysema - Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
» 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.