Welcome to the COPD Resource Network web site. This site is dedicated to providing support and information to people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). On this site, you will find useful information about what COPD is, resources to help you manage it, and organizations that are doing research on COPD.

For more information about COPD or NECA, please E-mail .


Our Mission

The COPD Resource Network is a patient-centered, member-driven, and member-governed organization. Our mission is to empower patients, families and caregivers to improve the quality of patient care and the quality of their lives.

The COPD Resource Network is holding a COPD Education Day on October 26, 2003, at the Renaissance Worldgate Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida. Click here for more information.


Click on this link to read the May 2003 edition of NECA News. It has numerous articles to help you learn more about who we are and what activities we've been involved in for the past year. You'll find useful information and links to resources that will be of assistance to families, caregivers and patients with COPD.

Read about the latest COPD Research and why it is generating new optimism for the treatment of COPD.

If you'd like membership information click here.

Click here to make a donation to NECA.


A National COPD Conference is being organized by the US COPD Coalition for November 14-15, 2003 in Arlington, Virginia. The Conference will include lectures, workshops, roundtable discussions, posters, and abstract presentations. It will feature nationally renowned speakers with diverse expertise in the management of COPD.

Visit the US COPD Coalition website for more information about the program, registration fees, abstract submission and more.


Community Building Meetings

October Meeting Agenda

August Meeting results


Contact Information

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