| Living_With_Respiratory_Disease A discussion group for those affected by respiratory conditions. [Registration required.] |
| Lungs_OnLine Learn about a variety of lung diseases and conditions as well as diagnostic testing information. |
| Medco_Health Research respiratory conditions or browse detailed drug information related to respiratory conditions. Features include interactive tools and related news. |
| MedicineNet__FocusOn_Lungs Offers topics covering a variety of disorders, including procedures and tests, alongside news and a discussion boards. |
| No_Air_To_Go Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including diagnosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom. |
| NTMinfo_com Offers information about nontuberculous mycobacteria, including symptoms, tests and treatments. |
| OHSU_Health__Respiratory_Disorders Overview, symptom and treatment information plus basic anatomy. |
| Pulmonary_PAP Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.] |
| Pulmonology_Channel Resources on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary conditions. Includes a forum and video presentations. [Real Player required.] |
| RadiologyInfo__Chest_Radiography Information for patients concerning chest xrays. |
| Respiratory_Medicine Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine. |
| RXinsider__Cough Basic information for patients. |
| TrachyVentList Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members. |
| Vocal_Cord_Dysfunction General information on this condition. |
| Center_for_Research_on_Chronic_Illness Current research by the Carolina School of Nursing, pilot projects, publications on specific diseases as well as in general on preventing and managing chronic illness in vulnerable people. |
| Chronic_Conditions Advice on managing the health team, staying as healthy as possible, trying complementary therapies, maintaining a sense of humor, working at being optimistic. |
| Chronic_Disease__Forming_Healthy_Relationships Advice for doctors and health workers on treatment and support of chronic ill patients. [PDF] |
| Chronic_Disease_Management British Columbia resources for physicians, patients and researchers. Includes success stories, self-management program, reports, research and Chronic Care Model. |
| Chronic_Disease_Management Model based on cooperation between providers to improve patient health and outcome. The Calgary Health Region also advises on regional strategy, community care coordinators, and patient class details. |
| Chronic_Disease_Prevention Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state. |
| Chronic_Disease__Prevention_and_Management Calgary Health Region to host its second international conference from October 29 to November 1, 2007. Registration opens October 2006. |
| Chronic_Disease_Surveillance_in_Canada Background paper also proposes multi-partnered data base renewal (2003). [PDF] |
| Chronic_Health_Conditions_not_a_Barrier_to_Successful_Aging Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
| Chronic_Ill_Net Patients, doctors and researchers discuss diseases: Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, biological and chemical weapons. Many articles. |
| Chronic_Ill_Net Multimedia information source dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases and neurological diseases. |
| Chronic_Illness__Acceptance_Is_the_First_Step_Toward_Healing Short description of the day to day acceptance process. |
| Chronic_Illness_Coping Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques. |
| Chronic_Illness_Tips A personal account of strategies for daily living. |
| Coping_with_a_Chronic_Illness_in_your_Family Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness Patient information publication of the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (USA). |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness The Fathers Network on how to deal with physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Applies to anyone with a longterm disease. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness_and_Depression How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor. [PDF] |
| Coping_with_Long-term_Physical_Illness_and_Pain Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients. |
| A_Day_in_a_Life_with_Chronic_Illness A personal account of daily events aims to promote better understanding. |
| Diet,_Nutrition_and_the_Prevention_of_Chronic_Diseases Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis. [PDF] |
| Expert_Patients_Programme_for_Long-term_Patients Self-management course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions. Provides newsletter, explanation of program, people's views. |
| Faced_with_a_Life_Threatening_Illness_ Questions, concerns and links provided by Australian Palliative Care Council. |
| Family_Caregiver_Alliance National Center on Caregiving offers fact sheets, advice, research reports, public policy briefs, and newsletters. |
| Guidance_for_People_Facing_Serious_Illness Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying. |
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