Air Quality

11 Aug Using Your Own Oximeter To Measure Oxygen Saturation

Posted at 05:40h in Air Quality, Allergy, COPD Research, Oxygen 2 Comments

This is part two of a three-part article. Click here for part 1: "Altitude & Oxygen Levels." Click here for part 3:...

04 Aug Altitude, Oxygen Levels and Oximetry

Posted at 06:49h in Air Quality, Better Breathing, COPD Research, Oxygen, Travel 3 Comments

This is part one of a three-part article. Click here for part 2: "Using Your Own Oximeter." Click here for...

19 May Is It Your Annual Springtime Cold Or Allergies?

Posted at 05:27h in Air Quality, Allergy, Better Breathing, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

It’s springtime and you have a cold. In fact, when you think about it, it seems you get a cold...

12 May The Dual Effects of Outdoor Exercise in Polluted Areas

Posted at 05:36h in Air Quality, Allergy, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 0 Comments

Here in Los Angeles where PERF is located, we possess year-round moderate temperatures and sunny skies, making outdoor exercise a...

17 Sep Higher Temperatures Can Worsen Symptoms for COPD Patients

Posted at 06:08h in Air Quality, Allergy, Better Breathing, COPD Research 1 Comment

While summer may be officially ending, high temperatures may be destined to continue for a while in your area. This...

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