Better Breathing

24 Sep Latest Research on COPD and Exercise Tolerance

Posted at 10:52h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath 2 Comments

In research presented at the American Thoracic Society annual conference in Dallas in May 2019, the Pulmonary Education and Research...

14 Aug 4,400 Steps Daily Tied to Lower Mortality Among Older Women

Posted at 08:53h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath 0 Comments

This headline quickly became viral. Unlike some less conclusive research, this was published in JAMA, one of the worlds’ most...

15 Apr Cold or Allergy: What’s the Difference?

Posted at 07:45h in Air Quality, Better Breathing, Infections & Pneumonia, Other Lung Therapies 0 Comments

Are your symptoms from a cold or allergy? What is the difference between a cold and an allergy? How do...

04 Apr Two New Studies for IPF Patients

Posted at 09:53h in Better Breathing, Other Lung Therapies 2 Comments

Two new studies are gearing up at LA BioMed for IPF patients to begin mid-2019. “There are some small hints in...

10 Mar National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness Week

Posted at 12:44h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 2 Comments

National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week serves as an opportunity to celebrate the success of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, raise awareness of the benefits...

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/.