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Qualifying for Zephyr valves for emphysema after lung cancer
Lung Health | Last Active: Jul 11, 2022 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hi @nona43, I've seen a couple of different values associated with eligibility for Zephyr valve. Here are some criteria explanations that may help
Generally, those who should be evaluated for Zephyr Valve Treatment are patients who:
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD or emphysema
- Have to stop to catch their breath often, even with taking their medication as directed
- Have reduced lung function (FEV1≤50% predicted)
https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/pulmonary/zephyr-valve-treatment-copd-emphysema
Is the home ventilator helping you?
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Yes, the home ventilator is slowly bringing my CO2 level down. I know it has dropped because I had an ABT done. I've had 3 of these ABT's. Two of them ordered by the pulmonogolist that was going to perform the procedure. The last one I took it on myself, by going to the hospital and requesting it. My level had gone from 57 to 52. I am about 70 miles from the doctor, so I have a hard time communicating as I would like. There are none in my area to perform the procedure. This is the reason I need to know the requirement level. All the other things that were listed in the video, I've had done, twice.