COPD Research

02 Jun What Are Combination Agents?

Posted at 10:42h in Allergy, Better Breathing, COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies 2 Comments

You might be prescribed combination agents to treat your COPD; a combination of various drugs that each work to relieve...

26 May When COPD Symptoms Flare Up, Adjust Your Eating

Posted at 05:40h in COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia, Nutrition & Diet 0 Comments

When you’re having a COPD exacerbation, you may find it hard to cook the way you usually do – or...

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...

05 May Resilience – Your Not-So-Secret Weapon Against COPD

Posted at 05:14h in COPD Research, Mental Health 0 Comments

When coping with a health challenge such as COPD, resilience can be a powerful weapon against the worsening of symptoms...

28 Apr COPD In Pictures

Posted at 05:14h in COPD Research 0 Comments

Did you know that, in the United States, the vast majority of COPD sufferers are Caucasian – or that more...

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.

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