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Lung Diseases

(Jump to: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency | Alveolar Proteinosis | Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Cystic Fibrosis | Edema | Embolism | Emphysema | Eosinophilic Lung Disease | Interstitial Lung Disease | Hemosiderosis | Hypertension | Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) | Occupational Lung Diseases | Pulmonary Fibrosis | Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Respiratory Failure | Sarcoidosis | Other Lung Diseases )

	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
	General Information
	Alpha-1Antitrypsin Deficiency:NHLBI
	What is Alpha-1Antitrypsin Deficiency?:ATS [PDF]
	What is Alpha-1Antitrypsin Deficiency?:Alpha-1 Association
	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1):Rare Lung Diseases Consortium
	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:MedlinePlus
	Alpha-1 Liver Disease
	Alpha-1 Liver Disease:Alpha-1 Association
	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:American Liver Foundation
	The Liver in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium
	Treatment
	Treatments: Augmentation Therapy:Alpha-1 Association
	Treatments: Drug Therapy:Alpha-1 Association
	Treatments: Surgical Options:Alpha-1 Association
	Genetics
	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
	Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:GeneReviews

	Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
	Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:NHLBI
	Chronic Lung Disease (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia):Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
	Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:American Lung Association

	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
	General Information
	COPD:NHLBI
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):UpToDate Patient Information
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):ATS [PDF]
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	Signs and Symptoms of COPD:ATS [PDF]
	COPD:Research Results, NIH [PDF]
	COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease):MedlinePlus
	Treatment
	Treatment Overviews
	Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	COPD Treatments:UpToDate Patient Information
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Practical, Medical, and Spiritual Guidelines for Daily Living With Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Combination Diagnosis:netLibrary
	Medications
	Medicines Used to Treat COPD:ATS [PDF]
	Inhaled Steroid Drugs:Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
	Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Death in Patients With COPD:ACCP
	Surgery
	Surgery for COPD:ATS [PDF]
	Living with COPD
	Around the Clock With COPD:American Lung Association
	Living with COPD:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	Living Well with COPD:ACCP [PDF]

	Cystic Fibrosis
	General Information
	Cystic Fibrosis:NHLBI
	Frequently Asked Questions:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
	Cystic Fibrosis:March of Dimes
	Cystic Fibrosis:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Stanford
	Understanding Cystic Fibrosis:netLibrary
	Cystic Fibrosis:Genetic Diseases of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium
	Cystic Fibrosis:MedlinePlus
	Management and Treatment
	How is Cystic Fibrosis Treated?:NHLBI
	Treatment:Mayo Clinic
	Treatments:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
	Staying Healthy:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
	Treatment Shows Long-term Benefits for Cystic Fibrosis Patients:NHLBI
	Genetics
	Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
	Learning About Cystic Fibrosis:National Human Genome Research Institute
	Cystic Fibrosis:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
	CFTR-Related Disorders:GeneReviews
	FDA Approves First DNA-based Test to Detect Cystic Fibrosis

	Emphysema
	Emphysema:Canadian Lung Association
	Emphysema:Mayo Clinic
	Emphysema:MedlinePlus

	Eosinophilic Lung Disease
	Recognizing Eosinophilic Lung Syndromes:Respiratory Reviews
	Eosinophilic Pneumonia:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Loffler's Syndrome:Madisons Foundation

	Interstitial Lung Disease
	Overviews
	Interstitial Lung Disease:Mayo Clinic
	Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease:MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
	Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis:American Lung Association
	Interstitial Lung Disease / Pulmonary Fibrosis:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	Pulmonary Fibrosis
	What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?:Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
	Patient Information Handbook:Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation [PDF]
	Pulmonary Fibrosis:Canadian Lung Association
	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:NHLBI
	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and You:ACCP [PDF]
	Q & A for Patients and Caregivers:Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis [PDF]
	Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Management for the IPF Patient:Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis
	Physician's Guide to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis [PDF]
	Pulmonary Fibrosis, Familial:GeneReviews
	Pulmonary Fibrosis:MedlinePlus
	Children's Interstitial Lung Diseases
	Children's Interstitial Lung Diseases:Rare Lung Diseases Consortium

	Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
	What is Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)?:The LAM Foundation
	LAM:NHLBI
	Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM):ATS [PDF]
	Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM):Rare Lung Diseases Consortium

	Occupational Lung Diseases
	Overview
	Occupational Lung Diseases:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Caused by Inhalation of Inorganic Particles
	Overviews
	Pneumoconiosis:Aetna InteliHealth
	Asbestosis/Dust Diseases:Canadian Lung Association
	Asbestosis
	Asbestosis:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Asbestos-Related Lung Disease:American Academy of Family Physicians
	See also Accidents, Poisons and Violence, Asbestos
	Berylliosis
	Berylliosis:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Chronic Beryllium Disease:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	Black Lung Disease
	Black Lung:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Black Lung Disease:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Flock Worker's Lung
	Flock Worker's Lung:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Gases and Chemicals
	Gas and Chemical Exposure:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Lung Diseases Due to Gas or Chemical Exposure:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Silicosis
	Silicosis:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Silicosis: Learn the Facts: NIOSH
	Caused by Inhalation of Organic Particles
	Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Byssinosis:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Farmer's Lung:Canadian Lung Association
	Histoplasmosis, see Infectious Diseases, Fungal Infections
	Causes and Symptoms of Mold and Dust Induced Respiratory Illness:National Ag Safety Database

	Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
	Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP):Rare Lung Diseases Consortium

	Pulmonary Edema
	Pulmonary Edema, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Pulmonary Edema:Mayo Clinic

	Pulmonary Embolism
	Pulmonary Embolism:NHLBI
	Pulmonary Embolism:Society for Vascular Surgery
	Pulmonary Embolism:UpToDate Patient Information
	Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, see Lung Surgery, Thrombus Removal
	Pulmonary Embolism:MedlinePlus
	See also Blood and Lymphatic Systems, Clotting Disorders, Thrombosis

	Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
	Hemosiderosis:About.com
	Heiner Syndrome (Primary Pulmonary Hemosiderosis):Madisons Foundation
	Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis:Madisons Foundation

	Pulmonary Hypertension
	Pulmonary Hypertension:Merck Manual, Home Edition
	Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension:NHLBI
	What is PH?:Pulmonary Hypertension Association
	Pulmonary Hypertension: Helpful Information for Patients and Families:Pulmonary Hypertension Association [PDF]
	Primary or Unexplained Pulmonary Hypertension:American Heart Association
	Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension:Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
	Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
	BMPR2-Related Primary Pulmonary Hypertension:GeneReviews
	Pulmonary Hypertension:MedlinePlus

	Respiratory Distress Syndrome
	Adult
	Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome):NHLBI
	Infant
	Respiratory Distress Syndrome:NHLBI
	Hyaline Membrane Disease/Respiratory Distress Syndrome:Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
	Bubble CPAP Therapy for Newborns with Respiratory Distress Syndrome:Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, New York, NY [Video]

	Respiratory Failure
	Respiratory Failure:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

	Sarcoidosis
	Sarcoidosis:American Lung Association
	Sarcoidosis:NHLBI
	What is Sarcoidosis?:ATS [PDF]
	Sarcoidosis:UpToDate Patient Information
	Sarcoidosis:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
	General Info:Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
	Sarcoidosis and the Body:Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research [PDF]
	Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Sarcoidosis & the Heart:Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
	Sarcoidosis:MedlinePlus

	Other Lung Diseases
	Atelectasis (Collapsed Lung):Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Lung Abscess:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	Lung Cancer, see Cancer, Lung Cancers
	Solitary Pulmonary Nodule:eMedicine Consumer Health

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