Oxygen

14 Oct COVID-19 and ARDS Translational Research: A Call for Support

Posted at 14:00h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, COVID-19, Oxygen 0 Comments

"Science is a marathon, not a sprint", said Professor Mike Tipton, the Editor in Chief of the journal Experimental Physiology....

25 Feb When Should I Consider Oxygen Therapy for COPD?

Posted at 13:24h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Mental Health, Oxygen, Travel 2 Comments

Starting supplemental oxygen therapy is both an important and complex decision. Given its complexity, understanding what this entails (including why...

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...

07 May Some Covid-19 Myths and the Need for Research to find Answers

Posted at 08:47h in Better Breathing, COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia, Oxygen 3 Comments

Humans are hardwired to resolve uncertainty. We seek answers to life’s burning questions....

07 Jun O2verlap Study Is Enrolling Participants

Posted at 06:12h in COPD Research, Oxygen 3 Comments

People with obstructive sleep apnea have periods during sleep where they stop breathing because their upper airways occlude when they...

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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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