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COPD Outreach Service<br />

A service to <strong>of</strong>fer support to patients with chronic respiratory conditions in<br />

their own home.<br />

Referral from respiratory consultant or can be contacted through Castle<br />

Hill switchboard on 01482 875875<br />

Dot Pharmacy – COPD<br />

UK site about the incidence <strong>of</strong> chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.<br />

An extensive look at this disease.<br />

www.dotpharmacy.com/upcopd.html<br />

Health & Safety Exec - Occupational <strong>and</strong> Work Related Asthma<br />

Occupational <strong>and</strong> work related asthma health <strong>and</strong> safety advice from<br />

the Health & Safety Executive.<br />

www.hse.gov.uk/asthma/<br />

Hull <strong>and</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Riding</strong> Stop Smoking Support Service<br />

stopsmoking.admin@whpct.nhs.uk<br />

0800 915 5959<br />

Internet Health Library - Emphysema<br />

www.internethealthlibrary.com/Health-problems/Emphysema.htm<br />

Living with COPD<br />

This site is designed to help you live with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary<br />

Disease <strong>and</strong> the breathing difficulties that this condition causes.<br />

www.livingwithcopd.co.uk/<br />

Medic8 – Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema (COPD)<br />

www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/coad.html<br />

Netdoctor - Chronic bronchitis, emphysema <strong>and</strong> COPD<br />

www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/smokerslung.htm<br />

NHS Direct Online – COPD & Asthma<br />

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=41<br />

Patient UK - COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)<br />

www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068705<br />

Patient UK – Inhalers<br />

Inhalers are <strong>of</strong>ten used to treat COPD.<br />

There are many different types <strong>of</strong> inhaler, which can be confusing.<br />

www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000547/<br />

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