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Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema
The one-way devices can improve breathing and reduce oxygen use, and more than 40,000 people worldwide have been treated, the company said.
- The Pulmonx Zephyr Endobronchial Valves offer a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe emphysema, releasing trapped air and redirecting airflow to healthier lung tissue.
- New Jersey accountant Nick, 50, developed severe COPD after a long-term smoking habit and eventually became confined to his living room, tethered to an oxygen concentrator.
- Dr. Killol K. Patel, Director of Interventional Pulmonary at Hackensack Meridian Health Central Region, performed Nick's procedure; more than 40,000 people have been treated since FDA approval in 2018.
- Following his 2024 procedure, Nick lost more than 75 pounds, reduced several medications, and "I feel completely renewed," he said, now walking up to 15,000 steps daily.
- "When it comes to COPD care, what's most important is making sure patients are evaluated early," Patel said, emphasizing that awareness of treatment options significantly impacts patient quality of life.
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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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