COPD Research

01 Oct Portable Oxygen Systems Essential for Patients with COPD

Posted at 06:28h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Oxygen 10 Comments

By Brian L. Tiep, MD Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation City of Hope National Medical Center Oxygen therapy has been known or believed to...

24 Sep Exercise Is Especially Important for Those With COPD

Posted at 06:17h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 4 Comments

We know that a regular exercise program is good for all of us – but it’s absolutely essential for those...

17 Sep Higher Temperatures Can Worsen Symptoms for COPD Patients

Posted at 06:08h in Air Quality, Allergy, Better Breathing, COPD Research 1 Comment

While summer may be officially ending, high temperatures may be destined to continue for a while in your area. This...

10 Sep 14 Simple Strategies for Preventing and Managing COPD Flare-Ups

Posted at 06:00h in COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 1 Comment

Did you know that, on average, 21% of COPD patients who are admitted to the hospital will be admitted again...

03 Sep The PELICAN Study Can Help You Improve Your Oxygen Use

Posted at 06:13h in COPD Research, Oxygen 1 Comment

Investigators at LA BioMed are pleased to be involved with the PELICAN Study – a research program designed to help...

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/.