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Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema
A tiny device can improve breathing and quality of life for severe COPD patients who are not good candidates for surgery.
- Bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction using Zephyr Valves provides a less invasive treatment for patients with severe COPD and emphysema, offering an alternative to traditional surgery or lung transplants.
- These one-way valves release trapped air that prevents patients with severe emphysema from breathing comfortably, redirecting airflow to healthier lung tissue and improving respiratory capacity.
- New Jersey accountant Nick, 61, credited the valves with restoring his daily activity, saying, "It changed my life," after reducing his oxygen reliance following treatment.
- Dr. Killu, Director of Interventional Pulmonology, emphasized that early patient evaluation is critical for successful outcomes, as many patients experience significant improvements in daily function.
- Patients must discuss potential contraindications and risks, including pneumothorax, with their medical specialist, as federal law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema
(NAPSI)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 16 million Americans and can make even simple daily activities feel overwhelming. For people with severe COPD, walking across a room or climbing a flight of stairs can be exhausting. Today, however, new…
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