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

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

Drug InfoNet - http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqemphy.htm
FAQs about emphysema.

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

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

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

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

IBV Valve Trial - http://www.emphysematrial.com
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.

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

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

National Emphysema Foundation - http://emphysemafoundation.org/
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.

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

National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm
Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.

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

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

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

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

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

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