I am a 79 year old man & have had COPD for over ten years. I have had 13 Zephyr valves in both lungs in 2022 & 2023. Unfortunately, I’m apparently in the 45% of people that Zephyr valves don’t help.
My FEV1 is now at 34%, I require oxygen at 4 liters/minute to walk slowly to the car, etc., but can still sit to read, watch TV, etc. without oxygen & my oximeter will read 91-92%.
I try to eat well, get plenty of sleep, & try to remain as active as possible. I use Trelegy once daily & a nebulizer with albuterol 2 or 3 times daily.
I’m slowly losing the battle but fighting it as long as I’m able.