COPD triggers Tag

26 Oct Substances and Activities That Can Trigger COPD Flare-ups: A Survey

Posted at 06:06h in Air Quality, Allergy, Better Breathing, COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 1 Comment

Patients and their medical care providers have known for some time that environmental factors can trigger a COPD flare-up, but...

22 Sep New Patient Resource Available: COPD Today from the American Thoracic Society

Posted at 13:20h in Better Breathing, COPD Research 0 Comments

A free e-booklet for COPD patients is now available from the American Thoracic Society, thanks to an educational grant from...

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/.