shortness of breath Tag

01 Jun Preventing Panic When Short Of Breath

Posted at 15:32h in Better Breathing, Mental Health 9 Comments

By Mary Burns, RN, BS Asst. Clinical Professor, School of Nursing, UCLA (ret) Executive Vice President, PERF THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER BREATHING TECHNIQUES...

25 May How to Prepare For and Manage Sudden Breathlessness

Posted at 06:36h in Better Breathing, Exercise & Pulm Rehab 2 Comments

Dyspnea – or shortness of breath – can be distressing, especially for those with lung disease. We found a very...

16 Jul When Short of Breath, Do Not Trust Your Instincts

Posted at 06:38h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

Be alert to the early warning signs of a COPD flare-up - increased fatigue, increased sputum and increased cough. Sometimes...

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/.