Common Diseases in Tennessee - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
COPD is the condition linked to the fifth most common cause
of death in Tennessee - chronic lower respiratory diseases.
In 2004, chronic lower respiratory diseases caused 5.4% of the
deaths in the state (The Tennessee
Department of Health, Tennessee
Deaths 2004).
Below are links to information on COPD.
American
Lung Association - A national organization that focuses on
the prevention of lung disease and the promotion of lung health.
Contains information on specific lung diseases, research, treatment,
air quality, and smoking. See the COPD Center for specific information
on this disease.
COPD-ALERT -
This organization is a support and advocacy group for people with
COPD with information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and living
with COPD. Provides a link to online medical resources. Global
Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease -
This organization tries to increase public awareness of COPD
and improve treatment and prevention of the disease. Provides
general information and a patient guide for COPD. Also offers
a questionnaire to determine if an individual is at risk for
COPD. MedlinePlus -
A National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health
Web site that contains news
and overviews about COPD along with
information on diagnoses, symptoms, treatments, disease management,
nutrition, recovery, and research.
National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Provides overviews and fact sheets on COPD and information on
clinical trials.
US
COPD Coalition - This organization is a group of COPD-related
organizations working together to improve the quality of life
for COPD patients. Provides information on prevention, causes,
symptoms, and treatment of COPD. Contains links to COPD patient
groups.
This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of consumer/patient
health sites on the Internet. If interpretation is needed, individuals
should consult a physician or other health care professional.
June 12, 2006
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