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27
Jun
Farewell but not Goodbye
Farewell but not Goodbye by Mary Burns, RN, BS After 38 years the Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF) is…
07
Mar
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Live Better and Live Longer
Over 16 million people in the US have COPD,1 and up to 60% go undiagnosed.2 COPD is the third leading…
16
Feb
Can You Breathe Your Way to Better Health?
The Science and Pseudoscience of “Training Your Lungs” by Nicholas Tiller, PhD The respiratory system has long been a…
02
Dec
Jackie’s Story: Support Our Research into Long-Haul COVID
Consider donating to PERF in honor of Director Jackie Tosolini, RRT, and the support of Long-Haul COVID research. Learn more…
11
Nov
Help PERF Beat COPD this COPD Awareness Month
We must continue to make great strides to improve quality-of-life for those with chronic lung disease or breathing difficulties. We’re…
14
Oct
COVID-19 and ARDS Translational Research: A Call for Support
"Science is a marathon, not a sprint", said Professor Mike Tipton, the Editor in Chief of the journal Experimental Physiology.…
30
Sep
COPD and Cold Weather
People with respiratory disorders, such as COPD and asthma, often find their symptoms are worse in cold weather. In fact,…
16
Sep
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Reimbursement Updates and Resources
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is well established as a highly effective treatment for chronic lung disease, resulting in improved function, symptoms,…
02
Sep
Heart Failure, Hypertension and Low Sodium Diet
High blood pressure and heart failure both benefit from a low sodium diet. Many may think that a low sodium…