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Recommendation: Blogs and Websites for COPD

When diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the doctor is the first and best resource for addressing the concerns about COPD, you can also connect with others who have COPD or do some digging around on your own.

To help you get a handle on the wealth of COPD information on the Web, we’ve compiled some of the best blogs and websites.

Name	Suitable group	Why is worth of recommending
American Lung Association	Anyone looking for general information on COPD	American Lung Association is about more than just fighting lung cancer. It's a trustworthy source that offers COPD information that's thorough, easy to read, and simple to navigate.
American College of Physicians COPD Portal	People seeking resources for all stages of COPD	The site offers straightforward information on COPD diagnosis and prevention, disease management, and dealing with complications.
COPD International	People who want to learn more about the disease and connect with others who have COPD	The website, created by COPD International, was started in 2002 by a group of COPD patients. It has information on the disease for all ages as well as a chat room and message boards.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute	People looking for the basics about COPD	This website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a wide range of information and resources, including signs and symptoms and tips for living with COPD. The institute also publishes a monthly newsletter about COPD awareness campaigns and developments in understanding and treating the disease.
COPD News of the Day	Newshounds	Created in 2008, the site features news geared toward people with COPD, along with an archive dating back to its inception. It also has a COPD survivors' blog.
Medline Plus	Everyone	An A-to-Z reference for anyone who wants to learn more about COPD. The site covers the basics and links to other sites that offer information on clinical trials, coping, and a glossary of COPD terms
Breathing Better, Living Well	People looking for a community and a voice	The site offers positive, upbeat information on dealing with COPD, compliments of respiratory therapist Jane Martin. Martin provides useful information as well as a link to her blog and those of others who live with the disease.
COPD	People dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression associated with COPD	Vijai Sharma, PhD, a clinical psychologist who was diagnosed with emphysema in 1994, created the site to offer general resources and help patients learn to deal with the emotional issues surrounding COPD.
COPD Foundation Blog	Anyone who wants to be part of the COPD conversation	Entries explore topics in the news, research, and treatment of COPD.
The COPD Bloggers	Those looking for experiences of COPD patients of various ages	The COPD Bloggers is the UK-based home of nine bloggers who describe their reactions to having COPD

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