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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,…
17
Jun
Power Couple Launches New Resources to Educate about COPD
COPDSOS is a new project created by Ted and Grace Anne Dorney Koppel to advocate for pulmonary rehabilitation through education…
06
May
Exercise During COVID-19: A Conversation
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on our activity levels. It could be that working from home…
22
Apr
Tackling Breathlessness with Yoga
Most of us take breathing for granted. The process is mainly involuntary and occurs without us having to think about…
07
Apr
Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Live Better and Live Longer
Patients suffering from COPD should know that PR not only has potential for helping them feel better and being more…
25
Feb
When Should I Consider Oxygen Therapy for COPD?
Starting supplemental oxygen therapy is both an important and complex decision. Given its complexity, understanding what this entails (including why…
14
Jan
Prioritizing Lung Health in 2021: Trajectories of New COPD Research
Despite the obvious impact of COVID-19 on the progression of new research developments in COPD, there’s plenty to look forward…
05
Aug
European Respiratory Society Honors PERF’s Dr. Richard Casaburi with its Top Award
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the strengthening of respiratory medicine worldwide, Dr. Richard Casaburi, received the 2020 Presidential…
09
Jul
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)
Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) offer many advantages for persons needing oxygen. Like most technology, understanding a device’s use and limitations…