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The world of the Internet has opened up the ultimate support and communication network. Here are a few of our favorite stops we like to visit. EFFORTS - Emphysema Foundation For Our Right To Survive The grassroots online movement of those with chronic lung disease helping each other - close to one thousand members strong! NHOPA - National Home Oxygen Patients Association - Organization devoted exclusively to improving the lives of people across the country who require supplementary oxygen on a regular basis Ariflo - Read about a new drug to improve lung function BreathinEasy - online guide on where to refill your oxygen The Breathing Space - site of Boehringer Ingelheim - Sign up for a free magazine! COPD Survival Guide by Bill Horden - from a patient's point of view! Bill also lists Rehab Programs, Better Breather and Support Groups Diagnosing Emphysema - Visit the Virtual University Flying with Oxygen - Visit oxygen user Pete Wilson's site to get tips on oxygen travel Linjorel Oxygen Swivel Adaptor to untangle your oxygen tubing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery - updated information Outcome of Medicare Patients denied LVRS Medscape - Weekly update of articles pertaining to respiratory care Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine National Jewish Medical and Research Center National Library of Medicine - search millions of articles! You never know what COPD exercise guru, Ron Peterson, is going to have on his web page! Olivija's Place - Find a wealth of information on asthma and COPD Second Wind Lung Transplant Association
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