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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…
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…