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Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_copd_lvrsfaq.html
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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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Ask Dr Stoll
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
http://askwaltstollmd.com/rebounding.html
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Double Lung Transplantation
Personal experience, plus links and photos.
http://hometown.aol.com/mylungtransplant/
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema
An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD.
http://respiratorycare.medscape.com/33213.rhtml?srcmp=rc-020201
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Johns Hopkins University
Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema.
http://omie.med.jhmi.edu/res_phys/Encyclopedia/Emphysema/Emphysema.HTML
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Facts About Emphysema
Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.
http://abrannen.home.mindspring.com/alag/emphysma.htm
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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
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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
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Med Help
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
http://www.med-help.com/Emphysema.html
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The Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/emphysema.html
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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
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The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
http://www.ctsnet.org/doc/2375
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E-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm
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Emphysema
A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical
papers.
http://emphysema.allbio.org
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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
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html
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International Health News Database
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html
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Emphysema Surgery Center
Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available.
http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/depts/thorsurg/emphysem.htm
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HealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/emphysema.htm
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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.
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luna1ad.html
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Mamas Health
Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics.
http://www.mamashealth.com/emphy.asp
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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.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm
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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/
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Drug InfoNet
FAQs about emphysema.
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqemphy.htm
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