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Have you had bronchoscopic lung volume reduction?
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Dec 17 8:20pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Does anyone know the requirements for acceptance for the lung volume reduction and for the Zephyr valves? I’m 63 years young, former smoker with “marked” emphysema. I use albuterol rescue inhaler as needed, Brexit 2 x daily, nebulizer 4 x daily and oxygen during sleep. Within the past 2 to 3 months my energy level has plummeted and my anxiety and exacerbations have gone through the roof. I feel like I am swimming up a creek without a paddle. Now I have developed some depression and I can’t remember the last time I was depressed. Must have been when my Dad died 3 years ago. Anyway, I would appreciate anyone’s help or if they could steer me in the right direction. Thank you in advance for the responses! HAGD
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@jules2052 I had the Zephyr valves installed back in 2020. I originally had tried for Lung volume reduction surgery (prior to Zephyr's being available) but did not qualify due to having homogenous emphysema. At the time they would only operate on those with heterogenous emphysema where the emphysema and scattered differently throughout the lungs (vs homogenous which is basically spread same throughout the lungs). You may want to check Pulmonx' website (https://pulmonx.com/zephyr-centers/) for the doctors in your area to start. Hope this helps!