PFT Info

Interpreting PFTs (pulmonary function tests)
PFT Qick Reference: Systematic Evaluation of PFT's
http://noairtogo.tripod.com/pft.htm


PFT explanation
http://www2.nau.edu/~daa/lecture/pft.htm


PFT's explained - Long & Short
From Cystic-L Handbook
http://cystic-l.org/handbook/html/pft_s_explained_for_you.htm


Understanding Pulmonary Function Test(PFT)
From COPD-Canada
http://www.copdcanada.ca/pft_numbers.htm

Oximiters and other o2 products

Flow Control Valve
also the source for 'Soft Hose' products
http://www.softhose.com/


Liter-Meter: Jameson Medical, Inc.
http://www.jamesonmedical.com/pages/liter_meter.htm

Liter-Meter: Tina's Homecare
http://www.tinashomecare.com/oxygen_therapy_accessories.htm

Oximeter: Devon Superstore
http://www.devonsuperstore.com/Pulse-Oximeters-C7.aspx

Oximeter: FaceLake.com
http://www.facelake.com/pulseoximeter.html

Oximeters: Turner Medical
http://www.turnermedical.com/

Oxyview All-In-One Nasal Cannula
http://www.ingen-tech.com/ovaiopurch.php

Links

Medicare approved hospitals for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/LVRS/list.asp?intNumPerP=age=3Dall&submit=3DGo


2010: The Year of the Lung Website launched
http://www.yearofthelung.org/


A COPD Survival Guide
by Bill Horden
http://www.copd-support.com/survival.html


A Glossary for Lungs
From Dr. Tom Petty
http://www.yourlunghealth.org/dr_tom/glossary/index.cfm


Adventures of an Oxy-phile
By Dr. Tom Petty
http://drtompetty.org/Resources/Docs/Adventures%20of%20an%20Oxyphile.pdf


Alpha 1 free and confidential testing
Contact the Alpha 1 Research Registry Program at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Call toll free 1-877-886-2383 or email alphaone@musc.edu
http://www.alphaoneregistry.org/test_kit/home.html


Buying or Renting a Personal Oxygen Concentrator?
Compare 9 different models and their features
http://www.portableoxygen.org/POC_comparisons.pdf


Drug Interaction Checker
check up to 20 medications at a time
http://www.medscape.com/druginfo/druginterchecker?src=google


Five Wishes
A End of Life Planning Guide: Accepted in 40 States
Purchase at:
 http://www.agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes.php
View Five Wishes in PDF formate
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/catalog/nonprintpdf/Five_Wishes_Final.pdf


Learn About COPD @ KnowCOPD.com
Connect, learn & breathe easier
http://www.knowcopd.com/


Medicare approved Transplant Centers:
Lungs Start on Page 104
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CertificationandComplianc/Downloads/ApprovedTransplantPrograms.pdf


Medicare: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Approval Requirements
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/Medicare_LVRS.htm


National Lung Health Education Program(NLHEP)
Treatment of COPD and Asthma
http://www.nlhep.org/lung_trtmnt.html


Oximeter Reimbursement Letter
Print Letter for Dr to sign and send to Insurance Company
http://www.olivija.com/oxyletter/


Questions for your Doctor
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/questions.htm

Nutrition

About.com
COPD Diet: Nutritional Guidelines for Patients With COPD
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm


An SOB In The Kitchen
A Survivor’s Guide Through a Healthy Kitchen
http://www.copd-international.com/COPDAdvocate/kitchen.html


Chronic Illness And Eating Healthy
http://www.thehealthyvillage.com/diet-and-nutrition/supplements/chronic-illness-and-eating-healthy.html


Cleveland Clinic
Nutritional Guidelines for People With COPD
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_copd/hic_nutritional_guidelines_for_people_with_copd.aspx


Eating Wisely With COPD
http://www.lackritz.net/Nutrition.pdf

HealingWell.com
The Use of Antioxidants in Fighting Chronic Illness
http://www.healingwell.com/library/health/article.asp?author=warren&id=1

HealingWell.com
The Key To Optimal Health: Nutrition and Disease
http://www.healingwell.com/library/health/louise1.asp


Mike's Calorie and Fat Gram Chart
A calorie and fat gram counter for 1000 food
http://www.caloriecountercharts.com/


The Ohio State University: Medical Center
Healthy Eating for People with Lung Disease
http://cancer.osu.edu/Pages/index.aspx


University of Phoenix
Does diet play a role in lung disease?
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDE/is_1_27/ai_n24256866


WebMD: Healthy Eating When You're Sick
Nutrition tips to fight fatigue and boost strength.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/healthy-eating-when-you-are-sick

Exercise Info

A Guide From The NIA Chapter 4: Strength Training: Photo Album Loaded http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/chapter4_strength.htm
COPD: Using exercise to feel better How do I exercise for COPD? http://www.questdiagnostics.com/kbase/as/ug2684/how.htm
Cleveland Clinic COPD Exercise Precautions http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2400/2402.asp
Cleveland Clinic COPD Exercise and Activity Guidelines http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_copd/hic_copd_exercise_and_activity_guidelines.aspx
Desktop Yoga Simple exercises anyone can do http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yogaindex.html
Essentials of Pulmonary Rehabilitation http://www.perf2ndwind.org/Essentials%204-15-5%20a.pdf
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/
Exercises For Persons 60 Years and Older http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00237
Find A Pulmonary Rehab In Your Area http://www.aacvpr.org/Resources/SeachableProgramDirectory/tabid/97/Default.aspx
Growing Stronger Strength Training for Older Adults http://growingstronger.nutrition.tufts.edu/
Health24.com COPD and exercise http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-805-1643,19809.asp#
MayoClinic.com Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676
MedicineNet.com Senior Exercises http://www.medicinenet.com/senior_exercise/article.htm
North News.ca Walking: Pt.1 http://www.northnews.ca/walking.htm
Pulmonary Rehab Exercises http://www.lackritz.net/RehabExercises.pdf
SilverSneakers Fitness Program It could change yuour life. http://www.silversneakers.com/Default.aspx
The Beginner's Guide to Hatha Yoga http://www.activefitnessworld.com/articles/yoga/yoga_workout.php
The Training Station Over 100 Animated Exercise Examples(weight lifting) http://www.thetrainingstationinc.com/exercises.html
University of Pittsburgh: Medical Center COPD: Nutrition, Oxygen, and Exercise http://www.upmc.com/HealthAtoZ/patienteducation/Documents/COPDNutriOxyExer.pdf
WebMD Stretches http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/stretches

　

　
　
　

Resources

Resources


Ask Medicare
Caregiver Information
http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/


Benefits Check Up
A Service Of The National Council On Aging
https://ssl4.benefitscheckup.org/index.cfm?cfid=880124&cftoken=60626241&source_id=1&prev_id=0&org_id=0&partner_id=0&subset_id=0&language_id=EN&access_id=0&client_id=NULL&user_id=NULL&test_id=0&gohome=true


COPD Digest
Free Subscription
http://www.copddigest.org/


Disability Benefits
Apply online for Disability and SSI Benefits
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/


Disability Planner
Help For Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dapproval5.htm


Everything Respiratory
Subscribe
http://www.everythingrespiratory.com/subscribe-Oxy-View.htm



NeedyMeds.com
Find help with the cost of medicine
http://www.needymeds.org/


Partnership for Prescription Assistance
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find A Health Center
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Informational Links

COPD Informational Links


About.com
COPD Information
http://asthma.about.com/sitesearch.htm?terms=COPD&SUName=asthma&TopNode=99


COPD Exacerbations - Definitions and Classifications
http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/21/41_suppl/46S?eaf


Lab Tests online- understanding test results
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/features/screening.html


MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp


National Jewish Hospital
http://www.nationaljewish.org/index.aspx


New Medicare Rules For Oxygen
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11405.pdf


Olivija's link page- copd links
http://www.olivija.com/lungs/


PERF
Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation,
http://www.perf2ndwind.org/index.html


Portable oxygen a users perception
http://www.portableoxygen.org/


The Mayo Clinic
COPD Information
http://www.mayoclinic.com/


The National Institute on Health
COPD Information
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/copd/toc.html


VA Watchdog dot Org
Keeping an eye on the VA because somebody has to!
http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjan09/nf012709-3.htm


WebMD
A wealth of information
http://www.webmd.com/