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.
Creighton University - Information on emphysema and lung volume reduction surgery.
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.
Florida Health Site - An in depth look at emphysema including a definitions, facts, treatment, prevention and statistics.
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.
Med Help - A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
Mercy Health System - Explanation of emphysema with a look at the symptoms, causes and treatment.
Mount Auburn Hospital - An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
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 Emphysema Treatment Trial - Information about a research study, news room, glossary 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.
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.
NHLBI/HCFA Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Study Participants Announced - A press release.
Onhealth with WebMD - A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Page Wise Inc - An article about emphysema and how the lungs work.
Personal MD - A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
PlanetRx: - Information about emphysema, including symptoms, prevention, management, and treatment.
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.
Waiting to Exhale Part 1 - An article about Jim who has emphysema and about Dr. Joel Coopers' pioneering lung volume reduction surgery.
WellnessWeb - Current articles and abstracts on emphysema and other lung disease.