pursed lips breathing Tag

17 May Thanks to Alvin – a Tribute

Posted at 06:15h in COPD Research 2 Comments

By Mary Burns, RN, BS Asst. Clinical Professor, School of Nursing, UCLA (ret) Executive Vice President, PERF Alvin Grancell has served as Vice-President...

07 Dec Pursed Lips Breathing For People With Pulmonary Fibrosis [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:00h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Oxygen, Videos 2 Comments

By Brian L. Tiep, MD Pursed lips breathing has been shown to relieve shortness of breath and increase oxygen saturation in...

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/.