Better Breathing

25 Feb When Should I Consider Oxygen Therapy for COPD?

Posted at 13:24h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Mental Health, Oxygen, Travel 2 Comments

Starting supplemental oxygen therapy is both an important and complex decision. Given its complexity, understanding what this entails (including why...

11 Feb Studies on Smoking and COVID-19

Posted at 14:04h in Better Breathing, COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia, Smoking Cessation 0 Comments

A recent article in the New York Times reported that as well as relapsing in our diet and exercise habits,...

27 Aug Face Masks 101

Posted at 12:20h in Air Quality, Better Breathing, COVID-19 6 Comments

Wearing masks cuts epidemic numbers in half. That is why almost every government in the world endorses masks as an effective...

09 Jul Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)

Posted at 13:37h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Oxygen 1 Comment

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) offer many advantages for persons needing oxygen. Like most technology, understanding a device’s use and limitations...

07 May Some Covid-19 Myths and the Need for Research to find Answers

Posted at 08:47h in Better Breathing, COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia, Oxygen 3 Comments

Humans are hardwired to resolve uncertainty. We seek answers to life’s burning questions....

The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that was formed from a passion to improve the outlook for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), through research into pulmonary rehabilitation and other patient-centered therapies. Over time, this purpose has adapted to include other diseases where shortness-of-breath and exercise intolerance are hallmark symptoms.

PERF publishes a free blog, and responds to reader’s questions and concerns, for those who experience breathing difficulties or exercise limitations.

For more information visit us on the web at https://perf2ndwind.org/.