Mental Health

29 Oct Getting More Out of Your Day

Posted at 05:29h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Mental Health 1 Comment

By Chris Garvey FNP, MSN, MPA UCSF Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sleep Disorders Being short of breath may slow you down and challenge...

20 Aug How Does Alcohol Affect COPD?

Posted at 06:18h in COPD Research, Mental Health, Nutrition & Diet 0 Comments

We are often asked whether drinking is particularly bad for COPD sufferers. As with so many things related to COPD,...

02 Jul Support and a Positive Attitude are Important in Dealing with COPD

Posted at 12:06h in COPD Research, Mental Health 1 Comment

What is COPD, what often causes the disease, and how can one best cope with it once diagnosed? Carla Sanders...

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.

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