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07 Jan Companion Conditions for COPD Patients [VIDEO]

Posted at 07:07h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Other Lung Therapies, Videos 0 Comments

In this video, part of a continuing series produced by Medscape, Dr. Laura Feemster of the University of Washington discusses...

28 Dec The Signs of Pneumonia and How to Avoid Getting It

Posted at 06:42h in Better Breathing, Infections & Pneumonia, Uncategorized 2 Comments

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs and causes a cough with phlegm or pus,...

30 Nov Preventing and Treating Exacerbations [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:15h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia, Videos 2 Comments

A COPD exacerbation can be defined as an increase in symptoms above the day-to-day variability that a patient normally experiences,...

15 Nov Tailoring Treatment of COPD [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:46h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Videos 1 Comment

In this video about tailoring therapies to improve the lives of COPD patients, David Au, M.D. talks about improvements in...

26 Oct Snoring Could Be A Sign of Sleep Apnea

Posted at 06:14h in Better Breathing, Sleep 3 Comments

If you snore, you could have obstructive sleep apnea, and you should mention this to your doctor. Not everyone who...

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/.