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07 Aug 2008


PERF, The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation, is a small but vigorous non-profit foundation. We are dedicated to providing help for those with chronic respiratory disease through education, research and information.

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Lung Cancer Frontiers

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Scientific Articles

Essentials of Pulmonary Rehabilitation. A Do It Yourself Guide to Enjoying Life With Chronic Lung Disease. 2nd Edition, 2005. By
T. Petty, MD, Mary Burns, R.N., B.S. and B. Tiep, M.D.

Lo Esencial de la Rehabilitacion Pulmonar 
By Tom Petty, MD, M. Burns, R.N. and B. Tiep, M.D.

Altitude, Oxygen Levels and Oximetry
By M. Burns, R.N.

Preparing for an Office Visit
By M. Burns, R.N.

The Importance of Proper Breathing Techniques 
By M. Burns, R.N.

Long Term Oxygen Therapy  
(PDF 1.6 MB)
History, Scientific Foundations and Emerging Technologies
T.L. Petty, R.W.McCoy, D.E.Doherty

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The Forum for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer. Published by The Snowdrift Pulmonary Conference


Fom MEDSCAPE
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Dynamic Hyperinflation in COPD. Expert Interviews w/ video and transcripts.

Exercise and Well-Being: A Review of Mental and Physical Health Benefits Associated With Physical Activity
By FJ Penedo, JR Dahn

Differences in Airway Inflammation in Patients With Fixed Airflow Obstruction Due to Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
By Fabbri, LM et al.

July 15, 2008: The Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Act has been voted into law.  Legislation to provide Medicare coverage for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (HR 6331) was initially vetoed by President Bush. His veto was responded to by an overwhelming congressional override making coverage for this proven therapy 'the law of the land'.


CMS Changes Oxygen Reimbursement


Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act

Second Wind Newsletter

November-2006

Letters from Tom

  Titrate When You Migrate

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Exercise Training Decreases Ventilatory Requirements and Exercise-Induced Hyperinflation at Submaximal Intensities in Patients With COPD
By J.Porszasz et al.

American Thoracic Society (ATS) Standards for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with COPD

Benefits of supplemental oxygen in exercise training in non-hypoxemic COPD patients. 
By M. Emtner et al.

Striking Similarities in Systemic Factors Contributing to Decreased Exercise Capacity in Patients With Severe Chronic Heart Failure or COPD.
H. R. Gosker

Long-term Treatment Benefits With Tiotropium in COPD Patients With and Without Short-term Bronchodilator Responses. D. Tashkin and S. Kesten

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