COVID-19

22 Dec Help Our Heroes to Give Us All a Safe and Happy New Year

Posted at 07:09h in COVID-19, Travel

Learn more about the American Thoracic Society's "special occasion strategies" aimed at reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 this holiday...

03 Dec How to Prevent “Truth Decay”

Posted at 13:43h in COVID-19

PERF needs your help. The world as we know it under attack. We are not talking Martians...

12 Nov Is Herd Immunity Realistic in Ending a Pandemic?

Posted at 10:29h in COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia

A question on the minds of many as we approach the 1-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic is, how can...

22 Oct COPD and Mental Health During COVID-19

Posted at 07:37h in COVID-19, Mental Health

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused many to experience negative emotions, affecting general health and well-being. For those with chronic illnesses,...

08 Oct Life as a COVID-19 Screener

Posted at 11:04h in COVID-19

Where do I start? When 2020 arrived, we were all looking forward to another fabulous year. In late January we...

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PERF publishes a free blog, and responds to reader’s questions and concerns, for those who experience breathing difficulties or exercise limitations.

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