COPD Research

14 Jan Prioritizing Lung Health in 2021: Trajectories of New COPD Research

Posted at 10:13h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Other Lung Therapies, Sleep 2 Comments

Despite the obvious impact of COVID-19 on the progression of new research developments in COPD, there’s plenty to look forward...

10 Sep COVID-19 CDC July Updates for People with Underlying Medical Conditions

Posted at 14:19h in COPD Research, COVID-19, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Infections & Pneumonia, Mental Health 0 Comments

Developments with COVID-19 continue to be rapid and often unexpected. Some regions in the world that had originally been successful...

05 Aug European Respiratory Society Honors PERF’s Dr. Richard Casaburi with its Top Award

Posted at 14:07h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 7 Comments

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the strengthening of respiratory medicine worldwide, Dr. Richard Casaburi, received the 2020 Presidential...

03 Jun Brian L. Tiep, M.D., Our Renaissance Man, is Honored

Posted at 09:42h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 6 Comments

I’m pleased to report that PERF board member, Brian Tiep M.D., has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the...

28 May Alvin Grancell at 101: An Appreciation

Posted at 09:18h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 1 Comment

How many of us can point to a life’s achievement, a distinct accomplishment that has really made a difference? Our...

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/.