University of Chicago: Asthma Center (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
asthma.bsd.uchicago.edu
Description: Offers general information about causes, effects and management. Includes specific... information for children, and for health professionals.This site describes the services offered at the University of Chicago Asthma Center. The site also provides useful information on asthma for patients, physicians, and other medical professionals
Specializes in: asthma university chicago pft pulmonary wheeze cough airway... lungs lung

Suite 101 (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
suite101.com
Description: Information for people with asthma and parents of children with this disease. Resources..., links and facts on the latest treatments and ways to cope with the condition.Information for people with asthma and parents of children with asthma. Resources, links and facts on the latest treatments and ways to cope with the condition. Also, information on how to keep asthma under control while maintaining as normal a lifestyle as possible. dewey decimal 616.238
Specializes in: asthma lung allergy medicine disease condition children bronchodilator... inhaler antiinflammatory

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
afip.org
Description: Information about the imaging and pathology of SARS.This site provides information... about the imaging and pathology of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS
Specializes in: sars sudden acute respiratory syndrome pathology radiology information... website lung

Iressa (Health/Medications)
iressa-us.com
Description: Lung cancer information for health care professionals and patients regarding advanced... nonsmall cell lung cancer treatment. IRESSA for advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer treatment with an EGFRTK (epidermal growth factor receptortyrosine kinase) inhibitor. Site provides relevant lung cancer information for oncology research to health care professionals and patients
Specializes in: lung cancer iressa information lung cancer lung cancer treatment sign lung cancer non small cell... lung cancer

EFFORTS (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
emphysema.net
Description: Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data... and support for COPD
Specializes in: copd chronic obstructive disease emphysema bronchitis lung disease copd awareness... awareness lung

Nexcura: Cancer Facts (Health/Cancer)
cancerfacts.com
Description: Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.NexCura provides... dynamic, evidencebased applications that allow patients and their physicians to gather precise, relevant medical information about cancer research treatment options, sideeffects, lifeexpectancy and outcomes
Specializes in: cancer bladder prostate prostrate breast colon colorectal melanoma... ovary lung

Pulmonology Channel (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
pulmonologychannel.com
Description: Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary conditions. Includes... a forum and video presentations. [Real Player required.]Pulmonologychannel is your source for information on pulmonary diseases such as asthma, TB, sleep apnea, COPD, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. Lung, respiratory, and breathing disorders are covered
Specializes in: pulmonary disease pulmonology asthma lung respiratory breathing disorder copd cystic fibrosis... tb sarcoidosis

Critical Care Associates of Syracuse PC (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
nepulmonaryconf.com
Description: Conference: Northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung and respiratory... specialist. Took place on 10 12 November 2000.Conference: northeast pulmonary teaching conference for the lung & respiratory specialist. This conference presents cutting edge topics in the areas of pulmonary medicine, respiratory & critical care
Specializes in: conference pulmonary northeast cornell teaching lung conferences pulmonarys... northeasts cornells

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
ilfa.ie
Description: General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources... and case histories.The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association provides information and support to those suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Specializes in: ilfa pulmonary lung fibrosis irish association disease...

ADUK (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
aduk.org.uk
Description: A charity dedicated to helping those affected by asbestos diseases.ADUK Asbestos... Diseases UK A charity setup to offer support and help sufferers of asbestos related diseases
Specializes in: aduk asbestos diseases uk charity asbestosis disease lung... lungs carcinoma

The Canadian Lung Association (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
lung.ca
Description: Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis..., plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kids corner.The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten provincial Lung Associations. It provides the focus for helping all Canadians to enjoy clean air and have healthy lungs
Specializes in: lung association canadian lung association alberta lung association british columbia lung association manitoba lung association... new brunswick

ARDS PulmonologyChannel (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
pulmonologychannel.com
Description: Information on the pathology of this syndrome.Acute respiratory distress syndrome... (ARDS) is sudden, lifethreatening lung failure. ARDS inflames the alveoli, causing them to fill with liquid and collapse. ARDS is a syndrome, not a specific disease. A variety of underlying, unrelated conditions, from bloodborne infections to major trauma, can cause the characteristic inflammation and accumulation of fluid (edema) in the alveoli
Specializes in: pulmonary disease pulmonology ard acute respiratory distress lung respiratory breathing disorder mechanical ventilation... alveoli

How Stuff Works: Lungs (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
howstuffworks.com
Description: Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders....You breathe in and out anywhere from 15 to 25 times per minute without even thinking about it it just happens naturally. Learn all about your lungs, various conditions and diseases, and what makes the breath of life so crucial
Specializes in: lung lungs breathe breathing cough hiccup chest cavity trachea... bronchi diaphragm

WebMD: Pleurisy (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
my.webmd.com
Description: Introduction, symptoms, causes, treatments, and illustrations.From symptoms to treatment... to prevention, get the basics on pleurisy from the experts at WebMD
Specializes in: pleurisy pleuritis pleural effusion effusion pleural lungs lung reduces decreased... inflammation inflammatory reaction

WebMD, Inc (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
my.webmd.com
Description: Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.What is... chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group
Specializes in: breathing disorders breathing problems chronic obstructive lung disease pulmonary diseases... copd lung diseases

Asthma (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
asthma.upmc.com
Description: Information from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including diagnosis..., treatment and some Frequently Asked Questions.A comprehensive resource describing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma from the health care experts at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC
Specializes in: asthma asthmatic breathing tight cough cough chest pain wheezing respiratory... lung exerciseinduced asthma

About.com: Cancer (Health/Cancer)
cancer.about.com
Description: Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes... news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines.Cancer is a group of over 100 different diseases. In this cancer resource, you will find symptoms of different types of cancer, causes, and treatment, also. The resource provides information on commonly diagnosed diseases like lung cancer as well as information about rare cancers
Specializes in: cancer cervical colon breast biopsy colposcopy chemo chemotherapy... skin lung

EMedicine (Health/Respiratory_Disorders)
emedicine.com
Description: An article authored by Samuel Ong MD about acute bronchitis. Extensive details include... the work up, treatment medications and follow up.Bronchitis Acute bronchitis refers simply to inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree. The cause is usually infectious, but allergens and irritants can produce a similar clinical picture. Bronchitis typically occurs in the setting of an upper respiratory illness and is therefore observed more frequently in the winter months. Asthma can be mistakenly diagnosed as acute bronchitis if the patient has no prior history of asthma. In one study, one third of patients who had been determined to have recurrent bouts
Specializes in: bronchitis tracheobronchitis chronic obstructive lung disease cold obstructive airway disease... oad pulmonary

Cancer.com (Health/Cancer)
cancer.com
Description: Provides treatment information, support group listings, online education, decisionmaking... resources, physician locator services and risk assessment tools.The leading portal for links to cancer information, cancer prevention news and cancer treatment options
Specializes in: cancer breast lung tumor chemotherapy anemia symptoms research... resources support

Cancer Resource UK (Health/Cancer)
cancerresource.co.uk
Description: Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital.a cancer resource... for the health professional working in the oncology field
Specializes in: cancer resource health professional oncology pediatric lung colon... prostate breast