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American Lung Association: Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.

Anoxia and Hypoxia: Anoxia/Hypoxia information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Bronchiectasis R Us: Offers facts including how is it diagnosed, living with it, physiotherapy techniques and devices, and forums available to meet other people with this disorder.

Chest Radiography: Current and accurate information for patients about Chest X-ray. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the exam, benefits, risks and more.

Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Description

Drkoop.com: Respiratory: Respiratory - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health Information

eMedicine Health: A collapsed lung refers to a condition in which the space between the wall of the chest cavity and the lung itself fills with air. This causes all or a ...

eMedicine Health: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon. CO poisoning can cause brain damage and, in severe cases, death. You can't see it, smell ...

eMedicine Health: Smoke Inhalation: The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation. An estimated 50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns. Smoke inhalation ...

eMedicine: Hiccups: Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes ...

How Stuff Works: Lungs: 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.

Huff and Puff Victoria: Provides details of various support groups. Includes a directory of links for specific conditions, plus information on exercising and using medications.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Informed Health Online - Respiratory Infections: Information for consumers and clinicians on influenza and other respiratory infections.

InterMune, Inc.: Read about INSPIRE, a comprehensive clinical trial in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Information for patients, physicians and investors.

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association: The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association provides information and support to those suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis .

LAM Action: Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.

LAM Foundation: A non-profit organization devoted to finding a cure for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) by providing support, education, information and funding scientific research.

LAM Trust of New Zealand: LAM Trust of New Zealand aims to fund research into the rare disease Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and to provide funding to look for it's cause and for a cure.

Living With Respiratory Disease: Living_With_Respiratory_Disease: A list for sharing information and advice about living with the symptoms of respiratory diseases such as COPD and asthma.

Lungs OnLine: An informative look at asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, sleep apnea, and many other lung diseases.

Medco Health: medcohealth.com: Prescription management and health information

MedicineNet: FocusOn Lungs: Focus on Lung Therapies Respiratory Health, including extensive medical information about asthma, lung cancer and pneumonia

No Air To Go: Learn about Idiopathic or Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis from educational information and patients sharing experience of chronic lung disease. Pulmonary glossary written for support group use, forum and the No Air Cafe chatroom

NTMinfo.com: The purpose of this website is to provide an insight into the disease caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and to empower the patient to participate in his or her own treatment. NTM is also known as atypical tuberculosis (Atypical TB) or Mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT).

OHSU Health: Respiratory Disorders: Overview, symptom and treatment information plus basic anatomy.

Pulmonary PAP: pulmonarypap: A support group for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Respiratory Medicine: respiratory medicine gives information on respiratory diseases, copd, asthma, spirometry, publications, scientific meetings and telemedicine

RXinsider: Cough: Coughing - what is it and how can it be treated

The British Lung Foundation - Scarborough and District Breathe Easy Club: A support and information network for anyone affected by a lung condition.

The Canadian Lung Association: 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 kid's corner.

TrachyVentList: Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Introduction to Vocal Cord Dysfunction, including Outline of following pages

Washington University Physicians: Medical Library: Links to archived articles covering various conditions.