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Emphysema

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Additional Resources

Publications

1.   FASTSTATS: Emphysema — This Faststats site provides quick access to health statistics on emphysema.

   http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/emphsema.htm

2.   Fact Sheet — Lung Disease — This fact sheet introduces the different lung diseases that affect women, what causes lung diseases, and how to reduce your risk.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lung-disease.cfm

3.   What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? — This publication provides in-depth information on how the lungs work, and how chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and COPD can affect lung health. It also provides information on treatment and research information.

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Copd/Copd_WhatIs.html

4. Emphysema (Copyright © MFMER) — This publication provides information on the signs, symptoms, causes, and risk factors for emphysema. In addition, it explains when to visit your doctor, what treatment options are available, and how to prevent this disease.

   http://mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296

5.   Trends in COPD (Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema): Morbidity and Mortality (Copyright © American Lung Association) — This report provides statistical data on the mortality, prevalence, hospitalization, and economic costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

   http://www.lungusa.org/atf/cf/%7B7a8d42c2-fcca-4604-8ade-7f5d5e762256%7D/COPD_DEC07.PDF...

Organizations

1.   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
3. American Association for Respiratory Care
4. American Lung Association

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Content last updated March 5, 2009.