Hi, what stage of COPD are you? I go to a new pulmonologist in a month, and I'm going to ask about this. I didnt know that could be done. It is like a regular operation in an OR or an outpatient procedure? Did you have much pain afterwards? You'd think in this day and age, they would be able to "flush" your lungs to get rid of some of the stuff sticking to or in your lungs to make you feel better. Does insurance cover the mucus removing procedure? Thank you, I look forward to your answers. Dianne