WebMD
Web Md: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
An in-depth look at chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by WebMD. Content discussed includes what COPD is, what causes it, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)
Thorough overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Nicotine Addiction
From the Yale-New Haven Teacher's Institute, comprehensive history of tobacco, the tobacco industry, and tobacco-related illnesses.
Other
Efforts: The Emphysema Foundation for Our Right to Survive
Index page of the Emphysema Foundation For Our Right to Survive. Contains easy to use links for medical, research, treatment information, and more.
Other
Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation
This homepage from the Pulmonary Education Research Foundation contains information on emphysema, the causes, research and treatments.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Human Respiratory System
Everything you need to know about the respiratory system. The page includes modules regarding The Pathway, Breathing, Central Control of Breathing, Local Control of Breathing, and Diseases of the Lungs. Designed to be used as classroom...
Other
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has developed a website showing how and why tobacco can affect many different aspects of your life. Click on one of the categories on the left to see how cigarette smoking hurts your health.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Respiratory diseases are diseases of the lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, nose, and throat. These diseases can range from a mild cold to a severe case of pneumonia....
Other
Cherokee Messenger: Native American Herbal Remedies
Traditional Native American herbal remedies for dozens of maladies are listed here.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.33 Respiratory System Disorders
Understand how some respiratory disorders affect the human body.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Antibiotics
This article provides answers to several commonly asked questions about antibiotics. Several of the subjects that are covered include: what are antibiotics, how do they work, what is bacterial resistance, and how do I know when I need...