Exercise & Pulm Rehab

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...

09 Jul Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)

Posted at 13:37h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Oxygen 1 Comment

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) offer many advantages for persons needing oxygen. Like most technology, understanding a device’s use and limitations...

22 Jun Stay Active to Strengthen Your Immune System During COVID-19

Posted at 10:19h in COVID-19, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Infections & Pneumonia 1 Comment

Even before COVID-19, lower respiratory tract infection (pneumonia) was the most common cause of death by a communicable disease, accounting...

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/.