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.
http://emphysemafoundation.org/

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.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm

HealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/emphysema.htm

International Health News Database
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html

National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html

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.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm

E-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm

The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
http://www.ctsnet.org/doc/2375

Every Breath You Take
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html

The Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/emphysema.html

Personal MD
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml

Ask Dr Stoll
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
http://askwaltstollmd.com/rebounding.html

Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure
Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_copd_lvrsfaq.html

Med Help
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
http://www.med-help.net/Emphysema.html

eMedicine Health - Emphysema
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/16255-1.asp

WebMD Inc.
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disease-COPD-Overview

IBV Valve Trial
Details about a clinical trial for those between the ages of forty and seventy four who have a confirmed diagnosis of emphysema. Information about participation and see if you are a candidate.
http://www.emphysematrial.com