COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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COPD Resources

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Hey everyone,

Does anyone know any good COPD resources or advocacy groups to look into for some support? I appreciate the help!
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COPD International's web site is very good. It has a support forum as well as a library with tons of information. To access the library, look for the link to library at:

http://www.copd-international.com/copd/forum.htm

COPD Canada (online) has an outstanding question and answer forum called "Ask the Respiratory Therapist."

http://copdcanada.ca/ask_the_rt_your_COPD_question.htm
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Howdy and welcome
You might try:
http://www.emphysema.net/default.asp
http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/copd/
http://www.thoracic.org/clinical/copd-guidelines/for-patients/what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-copd.php
http://www.copdfoundation.org/
http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/default.htm
These are a few. You'll also find a lot of support and help here...

Take care,
Dennis