Helpful Links

Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)

AANMA has created a world for learning about allergies and asthma, meeting others whose stories will touch and inspire you and finding answers to your questions and concerns.
www.aanma.org

Alpha-1 Foundation

Dedicated to providing the leadership and resources for increased research, improved health, worldwide detection and cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
www.alpha1.org

American Lung Association of Minnesota

The American Lung Association of Minnesota is one of the oldest volunteer health organizations in the country. It provides resources and information to assist in the prevention of lung disease and promote health.
www.alamn.org

COPD International

Interactive support for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, their caregivers, their families and any interested individuals. Features include chat rooms, message boards, e-mail lists, smoking cessation support, exercise support, a contact program for those living alone, an extensive library, Bill Horden’s COPD-Advocate, the COPD Survival Guide and a weekly internet newsletter.
www.COPD-International.com

COPD Lung Profiler

Enables COPD patients and their physicians to make informed treatment decisions using information from evidence-based, peer-reviewed medical literature.
https://www.lungprofiler.nexcura.com/Secure/InterfaceSecure.asp?CB=24837

COPD News

Part of an overall outreach program to help the millions without web access, this free monthly newsletter is mailed to COPD patients, caregivers, professionals and other interested parties.
www.COPDNEWS.com

COPD Support

This Web Home for the COPD online mailing list includes COPD support and COPD caregiver services, chat rooms, message board, newsletter, exercise support and smoking cessation assistance.
www.COPD-Support.com

LungCancer.org

A division of CancerCare, LungCancer.org provides free professional counseling, educational programs, financial assistance and practical help to people with cancer, their loved ones and the bereaved.
www.lungcancer.org

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Information on lung diseases provided by the National Institutes of Health. It includes multiple articles, information and additional links to other lung care sites.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP)

Dedicated to the prevention of lung disease, this site is led by Dr. Thomas Petty – considered to be the foremost authority on COPD and related lung diseases.
www.nlhep.org

National Emphysema Foundation (NEO)

NEO works to improve the quality of life for those with emphysema, asthma and related diseases through education, research and direct patient care.
www.emphysemafoundation.org

National Jewish Medical and Research Center

An excellent Web site with an extensive amount of lung related information. National Jewish Medical and Research Center is a world leader in pulmonary, allergic and immune disorders.
www.njc.org

Pulmonary Fibrosis Association

This foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for and raising an awareness of pulmonary fibrosis.
www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org

RespHealthsite

For those afflicted with COPD, this site provides a large source of information on many aspects of the disease.
www.resphealthsite.com