COPD Research

17 May Pulmonary Rehabilitation Video Series [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:00h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Videos 0 Comments

Many years ago, it was found that pulmonary rehabilitation is the most effective form of treatment for COPD and many...

09 May The New Gold Committee Official Document

Posted at 06:00h in COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD Committee) has released its 2018 edition of the Pocket Guide to...

03 May History of Oxygen Therapy

Posted at 07:37h in COPD Research, Oxygen 1 Comment

[Editor's note: We've delved into our archives to find one of many letters written by the beloved Dr. Tom Petty. Though...

26 Apr What You Can Do to Help Solve The Tobacco Problem

Posted at 06:05h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Smoking Cessation 1 Comment

Although cigarette smoking is on the decline, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease in the U.S. More than...

19 Apr Early Warning Signs of COPD [VIDEO]

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It’s very common for a person to experience symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet not realize that they...

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/.