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Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects about 16 million Americans and can make everyday tasks very difficult.
  • Minimally invasive one-way valves called Zephyr Valves help some patients with severe COPD breathe easier and improve recovery after exertion.
  • These tiny valves are placed in airways bronchoscopically without requiring incisions.
  • Patient success is defined by better walking ability and quicker recovery from breathlessness.
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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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WBOC 16 broke the news on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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