Canadian Lung Association
A patient's resource about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Covers in detail, living with lung disease, learning about the lungs and improving air quality. A separate section about the organization.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/

HealthAllies.Com
Created on the simple premise that Americans are paying far too much for medical care.
http://www.healthallies.com/

American Association for Respiratory Care: Patient Education
Information and tips for dealing with chronic lung problems.
http://www.aarc.org/patient_education/

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
A list of objectives, documents and resources and registration for the guideline launch.
http://www.goldcopd.com/

COPD-Alert
A not for profit, support and activist organization for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals striving to bring more funding for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research.
http://www.geocities.com/wrozenba/COPD.html

Pulmonary Center
Over 700 health topics for COPD and emphysema patients.
http://www.personalmd.com/pulmonarycenter.shtml

Confronting COPD in America
The largest and most comprehensive US survey to date of patient and provider knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to COPD. Site provides results, conclusions, and background information.
http://www.copdinamerica.org/index.html

COPD
Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.pattigibson.com/copd.htm

Chest Medicine Online
Definition, causes, and treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://www.priory.com/cmol/copd.htm

Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Information for people with COPD and PH by way of message boards, articles, and other resources.
http://www.phassociation.org

Department of Veterans' Affairs
Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
http://www.dva.gov.au/pensions/statemnt/h001bp.htm

EFFORTS
Information about the organization which promotes research on emphysema. Also data and support for COPD.
http://www.emphysema.net/

PERF on Breathing
An article about the importance of proper breathing techniques for pulmonary rehabilitation.
http://www.perf2ndwind.org/html/breathing.html

COPD International
Provides information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and interested individuals, featuring chatrooms, message boards, e-mail lists, and a library.
http://www.copd-international.com/

Pulmonary Education Resource Foundation
Informed COPD resource location including newsletters and a message board.
http://perf2ndwind.org/

WebMD, Inc.
Web links and support resources for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/192/61627

eMedicine Health - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/30588-1.asp

COPD-Alert
Support and advocacy group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Provides information about the disease and links to valuable resources.
http://www.copd-alert.com/

Geriatric Services of America
Information and support for lung disease sufferers. Find out how our Medicare-supported program of respiratory therapist-monitored prescriptions can keep you healthy and at home.
http://www.geriatricservices.com/

COPD Conferences
International Multidisciplinary Meeting on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Find the annual dates, locations, program, and register online.
http://www.copdconferences.org

General Practice Notebook - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=7012356

COPD Canada
A non-profit patient advocacy association that provides educational materials and services to Canadians who are dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes living with the disease, COPD and cold weather, a newsletter, and world news.
http://copdcanada.info

University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook
A detailed description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease "COPD".
http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/respiratoryproblems/resp3544.html

eMedTV COPD Channel
Providing medically reviewed information on the symptoms, types, stages and current treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
http://copd.emedtv.com/