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3 February 2010


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

News

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
(membership required to view)

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.

"Adventures of an Oxy-Phil" 
by Tom Petty
(PDF 1435 kB)

Letters from Tom

  Titrate When You Migrate

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Pulmonary Rehab: Putting the Pieces Together. 
RT: for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care. 2009;23(1):10-13. Copyright 2010. Allied Media LLC. Reprinted with Permission.
 
By C.Garvey, FNP, MSN, MPA

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

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

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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