Scleroderma World


	The internet is a big place. There is a lot of information out there. Some are very, very good, and some are very, very bad. On this and the linked categorized pages are some web sites we have found useful.

Lungs

Systemic scleroderma can and will affect the lungs. Possible pulmonary problem include: Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Abscesses, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aspiration Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusions. Careful monitoring can detect these problems early on.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. "This site is about Pulmonary Fibrosis, also known as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, DIP(Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis), UID(Usual interstitial pneumonitis) or just Pulmonary Fibrosis."

Lungs and Airways. A great site with links to information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Respiratory Infection. This information includes "Living With COPD," and "COPD Survival Guide."

Pulmonary Hypertension Association. The Association provides information to patients, families, physicians, researchers and the public at large on issues such as current research and findings, early detection, resource organizations, organ transplantation, and support networks."

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