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| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease |
Chronic Lower Respiratory diseases include bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and allied conditions. In 1999 1,610 persons in the state of Louisiana died from a type of chronic lower respiratory disease, giving the state a death rate for this cause of 36.8 per 100,000, which was lower than the National rate, placing Louisiana 47th. However, Louisiana’s age-adjusted rate was 41.0, bringing its national ranking up to 41.
Source: Kathleen O’Leary Morgan and Scott Morgan, editors, Health Care State Rankings 2002: Health Care in the 50 United States (Lawrence, KS: Morgan Quitno Press, 2002).
By 2003 the age-adjusted rate for deaths from chronic lower respiratory disease in Louisiana was still virtually the same – 38.1 per 100,000 residents. In contrast, the national rate at this time was 41.8 per 100,000.
Source: 2006 Louisiana Health Report Card. Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health.
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
This patients and consumers page provides information listed alphabetically by topic. Each topic includes a definition and links to more in-depth resources.
• American Association for Respiratory Care
This patient education page provides links to respiratory health tips, test your respiratory health I.Q. and other useful links.
• American College of Chest Physicians
This patient resources page provides patient education guides.
• American Lung Association
This diseases section of the American Lung Association web site provides information on lung cancer, tuberculosis, emphysema, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, HIV/AIDS and lung disease, and influenza.
• American Thoracic Society Patient Education
These materials from the American Thoracic Society have been developed for patients with lung disease.
• American Thoracic Society
These links to materials that have been developed by the ATS are suitable for general lung disease patients.
“The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the premier patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies and their caregivers, through education, advocacy and research. AAFA, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, provides practical information, community based services, support and referrals through a national network of chapters and educational support groups. AAFA also sponsors research toward better treatments and a cure for asthma and allergic diseases.”
• Asthma and Other Allergic Diseases (Medem Library)
MEDEM is an acronym for medical empowerment. It is a joint effort of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Psychiatric Association, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology with funding support from a commercial partner. This page is divided into categories by broad topics.
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
“The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.” The patient and family education page provides links to useful publications as well as links by age group.
• The Family of COPD Support Programs
Copd-Support, Inc. is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Florida incorporated to provide means of communication in order to provide support, education, and sharing of information and ideas for individuals who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), caregivers of individuals who have COPD, and others who have an interest in the affliction. The site provides an online support mail list and links to other medical sites.
• Lung and Airway Disorders (Merck Manual, Second Home Edition)
This lung and airway disorders section of this Merck Manual is comprised of twenty chapters.
• Lung and Respiratory Conditions (MEDEM Library)
MEDEM is an acronym for medical empowerment. It is a joint effort of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Psychiatric Association, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology with funding support from a commercial partner. This page is divided into categories by broad topics.
• Lung Diseases Information for Patients and the General Public (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
“The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders.” This page contains links to information on asthma, COPD/emphysema, and other lung diseases with an emphasis on prevention.
• Lung (Respiratory) and Throat Disorders (NOAH) (City University of New York, New York Academy of Medicine, New York Public Library, Metropolitan New York Library Council)
NOAH is a guide to current health information from federal and local government agencies, voluntary agencies, and other health care organizations. Launched in 1995, NOAH is a bilingual resource offering a choice between English language or Spanish language on the home page.
• Health Information Topics for Respiratory Problems (University of Iowa Health Care)
Provides patient education links on each subject listed.
• National Jewish Medical and Research Center
“National Jewish Medical and Research Center has devoted extensive efforts to developing a series of comprehensive patient/member education materials and self-management plans aimed at educating individuals with respiratory disease. The comprehensive, but easy to read, materials give individuals the skills they need to managed their condition and symptoms in a proactive manner with confidence.”
• Respiratory Diseases (MedlinePlus)
MedlinePlus is a directory of links to evaluated resources of medical information written for the public. The focus is on government web sites, but MedlinePlus also includes materials from associations, clearinghouses, medical societies, health advocacy groups and other reputable sources. Many of the disease webpages also include Medline searches prepared by experienced medical librarians.
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