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14 Jan Prioritizing Lung Health in 2021: Trajectories of New COPD Research

Posted at 10:13h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Other Lung Therapies, Sleep 2 Comments

Despite the obvious impact of COVID-19 on the progression of new research developments in COPD, there’s plenty to look forward...

30 Mar How To Sleep Better: 5 Tips

Posted at 06:55h in Sleep 10 Comments

Those with respiratory problem tend to have more problems with sleep than other people. We conducted a study and found...

26 Oct Snoring Could Be A Sign of Sleep Apnea

Posted at 06:14h in Better Breathing, Sleep 3 Comments

If you snore, you could have obstructive sleep apnea, and you should mention this to your doctor. Not everyone who...

19 Sep Eat, Play, Sleep – Stress Management Is Essential For Your Health

Posted at 07:01h in Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Mental Health, Nutrition & Diet, Sleep 0 Comments

We all know that stress is not good for you. Separate from the psychological effects, stress can damage your physical...

11 Jan How COPD Patients can Reduce the Symptoms of Dry Mouth

Posted at 06:14h in COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies, Sleep 7 Comments

Dry mouth is one of the less dramatic symptoms that COPD patients sometimes experience, but it is uncomfortable and disruptive...

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/.