Hidden12 years ago

Have you heard about lung reduction therapy? Well, this is similar but without the surgery to reduce the lung. I haven't read a lot about this but am aware that it is an one-way valve and is supposed to reduce the volume of the lung which is damaged by disease. It works because it directs air out of the most damaged parts. Sorry this is a bit vague, but it is a while since I read about it. I am sure your doctor will explain more if you ask.

Jemma in reply to Hidden12 years ago

Perhaps look at the Royal Brompton site:

rbht.nhs.uk/copd/

and then Click on the COPD Service Research Projects (adjacent to Chest Physicians).

You will find a list of research projects including Pulmonyx

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Hidden12 years ago

You can find out more here:

pulmonx.com/en/products/zep...

Hidden12 years ago

Hi Carol

I have read about this procedure and I believe there is a YouTube video on it you can watch. I think its exciting, please come back and let us know how you get on.

I'm also interested to hear if any one else has had the surgery and how they are doing.

Hidden12 years ago

Here is a You Tube video:

youtube.com/watch?v=lls7iiw...(Not working as expected?)