COPD Research

12 Apr The Prevention and Treatment of COPD [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:01h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Smoking Cessation, Videos 0 Comments

The symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as dyspnea (shortness of breath), chronic productive cough, and wheezing can...

02 Mar Richard Casaburi Honored by CHEST

Posted at 07:31h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Uncategorized 1 Comment

We’re thrilled to learn that Richard Casaburi, Ph.D., M.D., and President of PERF, has been chosen to receive the prestigious...

22 Feb Just What Is A COPD Exacerbation?

Posted at 06:05h in COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

Recently, a novel pilot study was conducted using what is called a “system network analysis” to determine whether the variables...

15 Feb Japanese Study Encourages Early COPD Detection by Primary Care Physicians

Posted at 06:30h in COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies, Smoking Cessation 0 Comments

Japanese Study Encourages Early COPD Detection by Primary Care Physicians Over 11 million people in the US have been diagnosed with...

25 Jan Anemia and COPD

Posted at 06:36h in COPD Research, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Oxygen 5 Comments

Authors Tim J. McMahon and Ann C. Prybylowski, in their book, Management of Anemia, discuss the relationship between anemia and...

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/.