Provider Oriented

•    Amniotic Fluid Embolism

  • Amniotic Fluid Embolism
    2001 eMedicine   
  • Update on Amniotic Fluid Embolism    (Powerpoint)
    OBGYN.net
    
  • Amniotic fluid embolus: An update
    Contemporary OBGYN
     
•    Pulmonary Embolism
  • Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
    CMAJ • January 21, 2003; 168 (2)
  • Massive Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy Successfully Treated With Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator
    Arch Intern Med. 2002;162:1221-1227
  • Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
    Arch Intern Med. 2002;162:1170-1175
    
•    Pulmonary General
  • Pregnancy and Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
    2001 Chest
  • Pregnancy in Lung Transplant Recipients
    2000 Medscape
  • Pregnancy in Cystic Fibrosis
    2000 Chest
  • Pulmonary Disease and Pregnancy
    2001 eMedicine
  • Pulmonary Hypertension, Primary
    2001 eMedicine

•    Respiratory Infections
  • Treatment of Cold Symptoms During Pregnancy OBFocus
  • Evaluation of Pregnant Women Exposed to Respiratory Viruses
    2000 American Family Physician
  • Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia in Pregnancy
    2001 Chest
  • Pneumonia and Pregnancy
    2001 Thorax
  • Pneumonia in the Pregnant Patient: A Synopsis
    1999 Medscape. Requires free registration.

     

    Tuberculosis

    • Guidelines for the Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection for California The California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA)
    • Identification and Management of Tuberculosis 
      2000 American Academy of Family Physicians 
    • Tuberculosis and Pregnancy: Update on an Old Nemesis
      2000 Medscape. Requires free registration.
    • Tuberculosis in pregnancy and the puerperium
      2001 Thorax

Patient Oriented

• During Pregnancy Shortness of Breath  
  March of Dimes

   

• American Lung Association - Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
• Anoxia and Hypoxia - Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
• Bronchiectasis R Us - Offers facts including how is it diagnosed, living with it, physiotherapy techniques and devices, and forums available to meet other people with this disorder.
• The Canadian Lung Association - Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner.
• Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis - Nonprofit partnership organization advocating on behalf of pulmonary fibrosis patients nationwide.
• Drkoop.com: Respiratory - News articles, grouped by condition.
• eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.
• eMedicine Health: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Consumer health resource center providing information on the dangers and symptoms of CO poisoning. From eMedicine Health.
• eMedicine Health: Smoke Inhalation - Consumer health resource center providing information on the symptoms and treatment.
• eMedicine: Hiccups - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hiccups.
• How Stuff Works: Lungs - Illustrated description of how we breathe, plus information about various disorders.
• Huff and Puff Victoria - Provides details of various support groups. Includes a directory of links for specific conditions, plus information on exercising and using medications.
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
• InterMune, Inc. - Read about INSPIRE, a comprehensive clinical trial in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Information for patients, physicians and investors.
• Irish Lung Fibrosis Association - General information about lung fibrosis. Find practical help, scientific resources and case histories.
• LAM Action - Provides information and support for those with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes fact sheet and patient organisation information.
• LAM Foundation - A non-profit organization devoted to finding a cure for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) by providing support, education, information and funding scientific research.
• LAM Trust of New Zealand - Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
• 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.