Candlelighters helps children battle and overcome cancer.
COPD Awareness
The release of a COPD Awareness Stamp will help reach vulnerable COPD websites that explain more about this disease and the need to bring awareness to the public and media. Please sign the petition to help Lori Palermo and the goal of the issuance of a U.S.Postage Stamp for COPD. COPD Stamp Petition
Roxlyn’s Blog
Explore this energetic and inspiring woman’s blog as she shares her thoughts, experiences, research, and more regarding not only living – but thriving as an oxygen dependent patient. Roxlyn’s “Alphabetical List of Respiratory/Lung Diseases & Other Help Sites” is a tremendous resource for oxygen dependent patients and their families who are looking to learn more about…and options for enjoying…life as a 24-hour supplemental oxygen patient.
To learn more click on the link to our website at http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KIEVF7SMPEV62PAF7LWHN3HEWU/blog/
ABOUT.com COPD
Debra Leader, RN writes about COPD If you are looking for more information about COPD, read Debra Leader's writings at about.com
To learn more click on the link to our website at http://copd.about.com/od/copdtreatment/fr/oxyviewreview.htm
EFFORTS
Emphysema Foundation For Our Right To Survive
If you are looking for more information or support about Emphysema or other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have found the most energetic and comprehensive organization on the web. Be an informed patient. Learn that living with COPD, while a change in lifestyle, is not a death sentence. We currently number 2670 members representing the U.S. and 30 other countries.
To learn more click on the link to our website at http://www.emphysema.net/
Love Your Lungs, Breath For Life
This site will provide information on disease symptoms; risk factors and daily quality of life care for all type of lung disease that may affect any one of us. Lori Palermo is very much an advocate for Lung Disease awareness 7 Smoke free Living.. Lori developed her site as a dedication to her late father who lost his battle with Emphysema/COPD.
To learn more click on the link to our website at http://www.loveyourlungsbreatheforlife.com
American Lung Association
The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The American Lung Association® is funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. The American Lung Association® achieves its many successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and staff.
To learn more click on the link to our website at www.lungusa.org
NHOPA
National Home Oxygen Patients Association
The National Home Oxygen Patients Association is devoted exclusively to improving the lives of people who regularly require supplemental oxygen. Formally established in 1997 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, NHOPA was created under the guidance of nationally recognized leaders in the pulmonary community.
To learn more about NHOPA and how to become a member click on the link to our website at http://www.homeoxygen.org/
Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance
The Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance is a non-profit membership organization that provides support, information and education to the Alpha-1 community.
To learn more click on the link to our website at http://www.alpha1advocacy.org/index.html
COPD/Emphysema
www.copdcouncil.org
COPD Council
www.breathingbetterlivingwell.com
Breathing Better, Living Well
www.copdcanada.ca
Welcome to COPD Canada
www.copd-international.com/
COPD International
www.papapoo1.com
Living with COPD
www.copd-support1.com
COPD-Support, Inc.
www.emphysema.net/
EFFORTS
EMPHYSEMA FOUNDATION FOR OUR RIGHT TO SURVIVE
http://emphysemafoundation.org/
National Emphysema Foundation
www.goldcopd.org
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
www.copdfoundation.org/
COPD Foundation
www.copdguide19.com/
The Expert's Guide to Better Breathing
http://19copdguide.com/index.html
Health - Free 19 COPD Guides
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Asthma
www.asthmarelief.co.uk
Asthma Relief in UK manufacture low cost
nebuliser for use where there is limited or no
power sources available.
www.aafa.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
www.ginasthma.org
Welcome to GINA The Global Initiative for Asthma
www.kidsandasthma.com
Kids and Asthma
www.aanma.org
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
www.natlallergy.com/default.asp?eid=INTBFL
National Allergy® For A Healthier You
Lung Health
www.nj.org
National Jewish Health
www.nlhep.org
National Lung Health Education Program
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
www.cedars-sinai.edu
Cedars-Sinai
Center for Chest Diseases
www.who.int/en/
World Health Organization
www.yourlunghealth.org
Your Lung Health
www.pulmonologychannel.com/
Pulmonology Channel
www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic
www.AACVPR.ORG
American Assoc. of Cardiovascular
And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Magazines/News Letters
The Pulmonary Paper
The Pulmonary Paper is a way for people to support each other and keep up on the latest news in respiratory care treatments and products. A great resource for all oxygen dependent patients and/or their family members.
The Pulmonary Paper
PO Box 877
Ormond Beach, FL 32175
(386) 673-5108
Celeste Belyea RN, RRT, AE
Cbelyea@aol.com
COPD Digest
Published by the COPD Foundation, the COPD Digest is the only publication of its kind. Patients, family members, friends, physicians, researchers, and policy makers will find the COPD Digest a valuable resource.
To learn more click on the link to our website at www.copddigest.org
Alpha-1 News
Alpha-1 Association
www.alpha1.org/news/newsletter.php
Second Wind Newsletter (PERF)
PERF - Box 1133
Lomita, California 90717-5133
www.perf2ndwind.org/html/news/
order_form.htm
BREATHING Magazine
PO Box 210
Greens Farms, CT 06838-6210
(203) 454-1333
subscriptions@breathingmagazine.com
www.breathingmagazine.com
Products
Transtracheal Systems, Inc.
SCOOP Oxygen Therapy
SCOOP Oxygen Therapy is a clinically proven system for successfully treating chronic hypoxemia through the application of 24-hour supplemental oxygen therapy. Over 150 peer-review publications document the substantial clinical and economic benefits of SCOOP Transtracheal oxygen therapy. These benefits include: reduction in work of breathing, greater exercise capacity, reduced oxygen consumption, elimination of chronic sinus problems and facial sores caused by the use of a nasal cannula, improved survival, fewer and shorter hospitalizations, and significantly lower average cost per discharge when compared to similar nasal cannula patients. SCOOP is a practical method of providing comfortable, continuous and efficient supplemental oxygen therapy to independent and active patients.
To learn more click on the link to our website at www.tto2.com
LIFEBACK - Oxygen Carriers
LIFEBACK is truly an oxygen carrier for today's active oxygen user. No one knows oxygen carriers like someone who has been on oxygen, and I, Holly Lockwood, have been on oxygen for five years now. I am active at my health club and my favorite activities are camping and snowmobiling. I had to design carriers that could handle sports. People on oxygen do not want to sit in the house anymore. We are traveling all around the country more and more.
The LIFEBACK patent pending oxygen carrier stresses the importance of your comfort and mobility. Finally a carrier for today!
To learn more click on the link to our website at www.lifebackcarriers.com
Busy Breathers Backpack. Designed for all ages Babies-Adult
A better way to carry your oxygen supply. Designed by a mother of an infant child that was on supplemental oxygen. Comfortable, Versatile, Efficient use of space and a life time warranty.
To learn more click on the link to our website at www.busybreathersllc.com
Oxygen and Travel
www.portableoxygen.org/
Portable Oxygen: A User's Perspective
www.ltotnet.org
LTOT Network Mission
www.homeoxygen.org
National Home Oxygen Patients Association
www.access-able.com
Access-Able Travel Source
www.seapuffers.com
SeaPuffers Pulmonary Cruises