Helping people with respiratory disease through education, research and information
About Us
The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created in 1984, based in the south bay area of Los Angeles, California.
The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation was formed from a passion to change the poor outlook for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), through research into pulmonary rehabilitation. Over time, this purpose has adapted to include other diseases where shortness-of-breath and exercise intolerance are hallmark symptoms.
16 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD, another 16 million are thought to be undiagnosed
56.2% of people with COPD reported that shortness of breath affected their quality of life
Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most effective treatments for COPD, but only 2% of medicare-eligble patients actually undertake a program
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Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)
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Stay Active to Strengthen Your Immune System During COVID-19
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