exercise and COPD Tag

15 Sep A Patient’s Experience in Clinical Trials for COPD Treatment

Posted at 06:15h in COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies 2 Comments

Exercise training, together with behavioral modification, have become the central focus of pulmonary rehabilitation. Increased exercise tolerance and increased habitual...

24 Sep Exercise Is Especially Important for Those With COPD

Posted at 06:17h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 4 Comments

We know that a regular exercise program is good for all of us – but it’s absolutely essential for those...

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/.