Patient Resources
PAMF's Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Department evaluates a broad spectrum of chest diseases with the most common problems being asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), abnormal chest X-rays, shortness of breath and chronic cough. Here are resources for patients and families to access.
- Alpha 1 Deficiency
- Asthma
- Cancer -- Lung
- Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema & COPD
- COPD and Smoking
- Emphysema
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Home Oxygen
- Influenza
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Transplant
- Other Conditions
- Pneumonia
- Procedures
- Pulmonary Conditions - Other
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Respiratory Infections
- Sinusitis
- Smoking
- Tuberculosis
- What is Lung Cancer?
Alpha 1 Deficiency
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Asthma
- Allergy Learning Lab
- Asthma and Pregnancy
- Asthma and Allergy Fact Sheets
- Breath of Life
- Childhood Asthma
- Exercise-Induced Asthma: Tips to Remember
- National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
- Occupational Asthma: Tips to Remember
- NIH Asthma Tutorial
- Asthma Triggers and Management
- Patients & Consumers Guides
- Asthma and Physical Activity at School
- Recognizing Asthma Signs and Symptoms
- School Asthma Plan
- Using an Action Plan to Manage Your Asthma
- Asthma & Allergy Medications
- Inhaled Asthma Medications
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Cancer -- Lung
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Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema & COPD
- GOLD Patient Guide for COPD
- Living with COPD-Written and Hosted by COPD patients
- Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Fact Sheet
- Breathing Space -- COPD Info-Drug Co Sponsor
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COPD and Smoking
- ALA Quit Smoking Site
- COPD Emphysema Online Support
- Living with COPD
- National Emphysema Foundation
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Emphysema
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Home Oxygen
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Influenza
- Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza and the Common Cold
- Antiviral Drugs for Influenza
- Flu-O-Meter
- Influenza
- Influenza Vaccine
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Lung Transplant
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Other Conditions
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Pneumonia
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Procedures
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Pulmonary Conditions - Other
- Air Quality: Home, Workplace, Indoors and Outdoor
- Asbestos
- Asbestos Toxicology Profile
- NHLBI Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- HNHLBI Respiratory Gateway
- Occupational Hazards
- Occupational Lung Disease Fact Sheet
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Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association
- Mayo Pulmonary Hypertension Patient Page
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Fact Sheet
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Respiratory Infections
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Sinusitis
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Smoking
- Questions and Answers about Cigar Smoke
- Questions and Answers about the benefits of smoking cessation
- Smoking and Your Digestive System
- Usted Puede Dejar De Fumar
- You Can Quit Smoking
- All About Smoking Fact
- Tobacco Control
- Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis Home Page
- Quit Smoking Action Plan
- You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking
- Office on Smoking and Health
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Tuberculosis
- CDC Division of Tuburculosis Elimination
- Tuberculosis Fact Sheet
- Tuberculosis (Lung USA)
- NIH Tuberculosis
- NIH Tuberculosis Tutorial
- CDC Tuberculosis Site
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What is Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S. Cigarette smoking causes most lung cancers. High levels of pollution, radiation and asbestos exposure may also increase risk.
Healthwise Articles: Lungs & Breathing
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