Exercise & Pulm Rehab

14 Jun Know the Signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease

Posted at 06:18h in Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath 4 Comments

By Kathy Sietsema, MD This information was obtained at a lecture delivered in 2002 to the California Society of Pulmonary Rehabilitation...

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...

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...

08 Mar Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week Is March 11-17

Posted at 06:05h in Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Uncategorized 1 Comment

It’s time to celebrate the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) annual National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Contact your...

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...

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/.