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First are COPD links. There are numerous links for COPD on many subjects. 

Here is one uplifting and inspirational link before you go below 'Life's Little Gifts'

If you want to skip COPD and go to miscellaneous links  click here

COPD Forums & more:  Check them out & see what fits you. Also check the Home Pages..
Day to Day With COPD In addition to learning about COPD, make friends, get emotional support and more.
COPD International An International Support Network with extensive library of information on Home Page. Lot of help to learn & live with COPD!
COPD in Canada Check this forum out. You do not have to live in Canada to join.
COPD Canada Patient Network
Contents of the COPD-International Library This alphabetical Library Index link should have most anything you need.
COPD International Library All good information. Be sure and check out The Bill Horden Wing, & Checklist Index .
COPD Information forum Another Message Board.
Bronchiectasis R Us This a board for people with bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis Read here for more information if you have this disease.
Vent Clinical Trials Forum This is not very active anymore but there is information there. 
Huff and Puff Victoria Australia's first respiratory patient Self Help Group. Be sure and check the link to the Exercise Programme. 
COPD Learn more about COPD from COPD International. 
COPD Foundation This site has a lot of good information and doing a lot for the cause. 
COPD Guide. This is very well worth checking out. 
COPD Council. To help groups come together for patients. See what is going on. 
Breathe Easy Arizona . A COPD Collaborative Program. If you live in Arizona please check this out. . 
Better Breathers Support Group. For people in Phoenix AZ or surrounding areas. 
Harmonica for exercise Article. Harmonica playing is good lung exercise. 
More links on harmonica playing and COPD on my Home Page.

If new to COPD & just heard “You have COPD” Read here to eliminate any fears you may have.

       

Proper Breathing, Panic/Stress, Exercise, Conserving Energy, RX and More
No Air To Go  Home Page of what is a helpful little website
 Acronyms & Abbreviations This is a page from above site with useful references.
Medical Abbreviations Another good list from COPD International. Keep for reference
 Abbreviations and Emoticons from COPD International that are also useful references
PFT Quick Reference  Another No Air To Go reference.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute   What is COPD and much more here.
Living with Dyspnea   Four Ways to Breath Easier from COPD International.
Emphysema  To better understand.

Breathing: Relaxation Exercises   Can help relieve anxiety that can interfere with breathing.

Pursed Lip Breathing  Another good COPD International page.
Proper Breathing  This link is from the PERF site (Pulmonary Education & Research Foundation).
More Breathing & Relaxation  A Good read from the National Jewish Health.
Take Charge of Your Breathing!   This was written by Phil Cable from his own experience. Follow the links at the end of each page to 4 good pages to read.
Diaphragmatic Breathing  This is very beneficial to learn. Shows pictures.
Positions to reduce shortness of breath   Good link from Cleveland Clinic.
What is a Respiratory Therapist and more   There is other good information on this site also.

Starting an Exercise Program   This article by Mary Burns is on the site known as PERF.
Perfecting Pulmonary Rehabilitation Another PERF article
COPD Exercise & Activity Guidelines Check out the exertion Chart at bottom of page.
Exercising safely with COPD Good information to read..
Breathing & Exercising on DVD  2 DVDs available for exercising with COPD. I have both.
Sit and Be Fit   Sitting exercises. On TV and check your area for programming.
Panic Attacks This link is from the EFFORTS site.
Yoga for COPD Check out how Yoga can help with COPD.
Yoga-Based Program for COPD  Stretching & Breathing suggestions for maintenance of lung function.
Medline Plus  The above is one of many sources to check out medications.
How to Use an Incentive Spirometer   Learn how, when & why to use an Incentive Spirometer.
How To Use An Inhaler-Spacer  This is from the Asthma Society of Canada.
Using your Inhaler  It is so important to do this correctly.
Inhaled Corticosteroids ("Steroids")  Images of various inhalers.
Bronchodilator Inhalers - Short Acting  Images of various inhalers.
'Suggested' Squence for Use of Multiple Inhalers Suggestion by a Respiratory Therapist.
Bathing, Grooming and Dressing  From COPD International Living With COPD Series.
Helpful Hints for Respiratory Patients  From the ALA are some really good suggestions.

       

Oxygen and Related Section and Medical Equipment:

Portable OxygenThis is probably the best site for information on oxygen.
 BreathWorks Help for People with COPD  A wealth of information here. Publications you can read online or order by mail. BreathWorks is the Lung Association's national COPD program. ALSO, check the links on the left for COPD.
National Home Oxygen Patients Assn. More oxygen input.
Invacare Equipment Distributor If you want to check out some of the equipment.

Tri-Med's Swivel Page  Middle of page is swivel to untangle your hose. Check home page also.
Turner Medical I purchased my Oximeter here with great service!
Check out the Liter Meter. This is very handy to have. I purchased mine from here!
National Allergy Supply I did purchase from this site ok.
Quick Medical I purchased my Electronic Peak Flow/FEV1 Meter here
The Vest This is useful item when needed.
Ask Dr Tom Your Lung Health.org ask questions of the Dr. who knows about 02 and read why.
Collapsible Cargo Crate Often shared at my rehab as a very useful item to bring groceries in and more.
Reaching Tool This is very handy to have.
Fun site if you are carrying an E-tank around. Check these pictures out.
Salter Labs This shows the equipment well but they do not sell it. Note the Swivel.

Miscellaneous:
EFFORTS Home Page A lot of varied information on this site.
 Spoons This is also referred to as 'but you don't look sick'. A must read!
R. Klein What Is COPD  Robert Klein (Actor/Comedian) web site
Olivija's Place A lot of varied information here also.
American Thoracic Society This site is full of information..
 National Jewish Medical & Research Center Look around or search as it is highly recommended
PERF Home Page A lot of varied information on this site.
 PH Central I am not famliar with this.
Pulmonary Hypertension Assn.  I know little about this but it is often a part of COPD.
Living With COPD This is one I am not real famliar with but has more personal touch.
Respiratory Reviews I am not too familar with this site yet but it has been referred more than once.

Gold COPD Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. World COPD Day is always on a date in November.

Icc International COPD Coalition Report from the First World Conference of COPD Patients.

Mind Publications-Chronic Illness Coping Some of these articles are very good, especially on stress, anxiety, depression.
Medscape from WebMD Often times find good information.
WebMD Good and a lot of information available.
FDA Often has information on drug recalls and other drug related topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Good source to have.
Center Watch-Clinical Trials Here you can track clinical Trials.

Coaliation for Pulmonary Fibrosis  This site for Pulmonary Fibrosis. (I am not familar with it)

Please Listen To Me This is a must read but might bring a tear.

Pollen  Keep up on the Pollen counts.

SICK LUNGS DON'T SHOW This is a must read link

 

More Miscellaneous Sites (There are others on my Home Page)

Acronym Finder  Very helpful for initials people use and you don't know what they are.
How Stuff Works  This site is different.

Kids Health I have really found this site to be helpful for me.
Worldwide Seniors Forum Check this forum out. It is educating & entertaining,
My username is Mary. Lots to do and see here!
The Golden Gate Seniors Forum Please check this forum out. Friendly people. Come in and say Hello.
Teepee Friends This is a general forum. Good graphics work done by some members.
Photobucket Easy to use place to host your pictures. I use this one also.
Snapfish Photo storing, sharing and purchasing. I have used this.
Weather Underground You can set up to watch your weather or check other places.
Quackwatch Guide to Quackery, health fraud and intelligent decisions.
Urban Legends Not sure, check it out here.
Hoaxbusters Not sure if what you are reading is real, check here.

Break the Chain Stop junk e-mail and misinformation
Internet Movie Database Real good source for looking up movies or the stars. 

Following are more links that I like and some need no description.

Adoption Forum
Adoption Community Forum
Arizona Open Adoption
Lipizzaner Stallions You can see some beautiful animals on this site.
Red Hat Society

All About Frogs This is a fun page.
Frog‘s Stages of Life From Tadpole to Frog: Nature‘s Life Cycle
Frog‘s The Water Page From Water to Land; The Life Cycle of A Frog
Good Quotations By Famous People
Drive In Movie This site will take you back in time.
The Cancer Forums I have used the Lung Section of this cancer forum.
Lungevity Forum Here is another Lung Cancer forum.
Brainy Quote This is interesting site that I recently found.

My Inspiring Favorites on my Whatever page CHECK THESE OUT!.

Absolute Background Texture Archive Great selection and graphics too.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that nothing here substitutes for being under the care of a doctor. No exercise is recommended without doctor's approval.

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