Breakthrough Devices to Treat Severe Emphysema and COPD | Helping the World to Breathe | Pulmonx

Key opinion leaders in the pulmonology space share how a breakthrough device known as the Zephyr Valve is a viable, safe and proven treatment option for patients struggling with severe COPD/emphysema. The Zephyr Valve was the first minimally invasive option to reduce breathlessness and improve quality of life for patients with severe COPD/emphysema without the risk of major surgery. Until the Zephyr Valve was developed approved in 2018, there were not good options for patients who continued to struggled to breathe, despite medication adherence.

[@melodicman3032]

Just heard about this treatment. Told my VA health team about it and they are looking into the procedure. Pray for me.

[@bettybudzinski6602]

Will

[@dana44ism]

What about what you just wrote above? Are these two different comments?

[@jayhunthuntcreative]

Praying has less than a 30% chance of success

[@betog9786]

Any update on your health conditions

[@DKelly_Iverson414]

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[@guzzi95]

God Bless you people. I am stage 4 copd with emphysema. I was on life support twice 8 years ago. God has been good to me. After getting off life support I went through a 12 week Pulmonary Rehab program at Mercy here in NW Arkansas and then I joined an adult wellness center to continue a good exercise routine. I have lots of Faith in our Creator and I am Thankful for all of the new technology out there today!

[@nataliehernandez73]

Amen! Love u! Keep up the good work sweetheart

[@Twosevenboy1]

amazing story keep up the fight

[@melodicman3032]

Good to hear you doing ok. I too have stage 4 COPD emphysema . I take all my medication and aerosols. What's help me at night greatly is a CPAP machine. I have my oxygen line that connects to the cpap hose . I have the oxygen concentrator on 2 LPM. I get up in morning and feel ok instead of tired and exhausted. This is because I'm getting enough oxygen (92) all night long. God bless your heart and keep you in his son's name,

[@melodicman3032]

@@dc.pentrumesteri4893 We are all praying for you .

[@jesusislord-ht1nj]

Jesus Christ is Lord & He will never leave you alone in your struggles

[@rizwansardar2347]

God bless the scientific team. I request them to make this treatment affordable to the common people to count on blessings of the patience rather than profit.

[@briancathey498]

good luck with that , im probably going to have to change insurance companies to have the procedure done

[@jefferyyounce5372]

Off and on smoking my entire life and after covid and a lung infection. I quite it all! After a year, I'm finally recovering and feel great.

[@frankiereno]

Are you saying you had copd and now healed?

[@dade56]

I had five valves inserted into my left lower lung lobe about three years ago. It really gave me back my breath. This is such a miracle for me to have been given.

[@louise7552]

How come no one knows of this valve. I have stage 4 copd and CANNOT HAVE OXYGEN THERAPY AS I AM KNOWN AS A CO2 RETAINER. so when I had my first hospitalisation in December 2023 I was in ICU and hospital for 22 days, and nearly died because I couldn't have oxygen more than 1 litre for 1hr . I'm definitely looking into this .😮😮

[@siyogyog]

Unfortunately, in Indonesia, this kind of treatment is still rare, maybe it doesn't exist yet. My father has emphysema, and I was looking for treatment until finally I saw this video.

[@melodicman3032]

I went through all the tests and my pulmonary doctor gave me a 50/50 chance of not having life threatening complications from valve surgery. I have severe emphysema. He told me there was a 50% risk of me having a collapsed lung either during or after the procedure. If during surgery or in the recovery room the lung collapses He will try to inflate the lung , If it will not inflate then he has to find out why it won't inflate and perform what ever surgery to say my life. Currently I only have a 30% lung capacity and if I have complications I could loose the 30% breathing capacity that I have left. The reason I'm taking the time to write this comment is whoever is out there looking for help with their breathing issues and hear about this type of lung procedure don't get your hopes up high. You have tests before the procedure that the doctor needs to approve of and the last test will be on the operating table just before surgery ( fissure leaks ). In my case the Doctor gave me a 50/50 chance of recovery and during the surgery. I decided not to have the surgery done. I kept my emotions about this whole procedure in neutral and when I got the news from the doctor I had almost no depression afterwards. So go into this whole Valve Procedure thing with an open and neutral mind set and don't let your hopes and emotions over come you and of course always pray to the lord.

[@conniecark253]

Thank you Sir for sharing your story.I am in the 3rd stage of copd.I will talk to my Dr.....God bless and keep you safe💯🦋🐦you have made me cry, maybe there is hope

[@bonneybrown6275]

Thank you. You sound like my husband …identical . I hope peace and happy days, sir

[@melodicman3032]

Remember to keep your mind on the lord no matter what the situation.

[@melodicman3032]

Remember to keep your mind on the lord no matter what the situation.

[@judithkcolbert8483]

Thank you for your thorough and very helpful observation. 🙏🏾

[@anthonywillet222]

O.K., I have to be careful how I say this…. Awesome valve and technology…… after listening to this video, I realized that doctors and nurses were mentioned, and couldn’t understand why Respiratory Therapists were completely left out of this video…. Yes, I was an RRT ( registered respiratory therapist ) for 41 years and am probably hyper sensitive to this dilemma, but I am discouraged with the lack of recognition that the RT’s receive in our society….. Covid helped to show that we were in fact an integral part of the health care team as well as all the other healthcare professionals (who aren’t nurses) who very rarely ever get mentioned in articles. That being said, I am very thankful for all the patients who are being impacted by this device. It is ALWAYS most importantly about them. ( the patient ).

[@yvonnemarie57]

I agree.

[@melodicman3032]

I have Copd from smoking and I learned more from a Respiratory Therapist than any other . Keep up the great work.

[@emilioescobedo3024]

You Nurses are love ❤️ dearly❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanrhodes8273]

Terrible illness my son died in my arms on the bed room floor he was only 52 good luck and love to all ❤❤❤

[@denisehughes6337]

I'm sorry for your loss.💔

[@joanrhodes8273]

Thank you for your lovely message it means such a lot to me God bless you 🙏

[@gandm8991]

My condolences, love, and prayers to you and your family💖😍🙏

[@ladywolfwolf]

My condolences to you. ❤😢

[@Mr93sharpei]

Thank you...wish they had offered mom this... tomorrow is five years she left us

[@blacksheep4081]

I know this is a year old comment but I'm so sorry.

[@Mr93sharpei]

@blacksheep4081 thank you...have a nice Thanksgiving

[@123masteryoda123]

Just had mine installed last week. Look forward to all the benefits.

[@dstarkspp]

Awesome 👏

[@olayino]

We’re??????????

[@123masteryoda123]

@@olayino UC Health Fort Collins Colorado. 3 Months in and it has made a difference!

[@123masteryoda123]

@@olayino No idea, insurance pay

[@olayino]

@@123masteryoda123 thank you and God blessings

[@americanindian4155]

wow I am amazed! Thank you God for helping our people be smart enough to know how to make things to cure the problems we have.

[@AnthonyjCulpepper]

do you have urge to cough at night?

[@dstarkspp]

Just thank the awesome people..no god needed…

[@juliesharpe2612]

I am in the UK & found your item to be inspiring. I wis we had this treatment here as I would be first in the line. I am under 60 & I have weight issues despite undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery. As it is not what I am eating but how my body is dealing with signals & levels I have put weight back on & now find that the weight is again effectively making my exercising ability drastically reduced & my bi polar & Mental health at its worst & this is the circle of COPD for me. I wish I was in your country 🙏🙏

[@AllThis1]

God bless you‼️💖

[@melodicman3032]

You are not alone in your suffering. The UK will sooner or later have the lung valve procedure in your country. In the mean time if you haven't already......Research the valve procedure and know what the odds are of a successful operation and what your qualifications are to qualify for this surgery.

[@kopynd1]

ehh, what your taking about a had mine fitted 5yrs ago am from England left lung 4 vephr valves have bullae left and right, lung also,they dont improve your living they just stop your lung from collapsing regular which is a miracle, because its hell, if I rush my sats drop quick and bpm go sky high the only thing is lung transplant r dont work in the construction industry

[@JasonHeath-b9k]

Due to my c.o.p.d I had to have two operations in 2020 if I hadn't I would not be here right now.we need this treatment over in the UK.please bring it over❤❤❤

[@LesleyDT6227]

Hope they get these into Australia as it looks like something that may help me down the road.

[@tinakelly8572]

Im only 45 and not on oxygen. But cant walk far. Wish i could have this. Will trll my doctor in uk next appointment. Think i would benefit from it.

[@elrobo3568]

I have COPD and I wonder if the expert chiropractors that give medical advice on KZbin approve of this? Thank you for real doctors giving real valuable medical advice.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

No ,chiropracticieni .

[@ruthbetold4943]

There are no doctors who provide this near me and I cannot travel. Is there a way to get on an list for doctors in my area who may be adding on to provide this procedure. We all deserve to have a shot at breathing and keeping our lives longer. Being an x smoker, one is treated like a criminal who deserves to suffocate because they smoked. There was once a time that DOCTORS advertised for tobacco industry promoting smoking and their preferred cigarette brand. Most pulmonologists don't remember how the medical community did this even knowing how highly addictive and deadly this would be for people. My pulmonologist has never once mentioned pulmonary rehab or the Zephyr valve procedure to me or any of his patients!!!!

[@Strange9952]

They haven't been promoting smoking in over 50 years, and we have known this so long.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

I’m on the night time train home from Boston where I had five Zephyr Valves placed. For me to have these valves, I had to first have my fissures stapled. That is painful and will write about it another time. Despite the pain it was the only way for me to get the valves.

[@TamaraJohnBlue]

@@GeorgeAlexa did they do the staple and the valves at the same time?

[@stephenchibuike6792]

Search drewi1 on KZbin him cure all type of disease with herbal drewi1 have help me I believe him can also help you

[@marykelly9698]

Your consultant at your hospital you are under organise it with the transplant team it's all over the world

[@GeorgeAlexa]

I first had to have my fissures stapled...over 100 staples closed the leakage, and then the Zephyr Valves were placed. The valves worked perfectly for the seven days in the hospital and the five days at home! Then they stopped working. I went back to the hospital, and the valves seemed okay, but the doctors didn't know why I had relapsed!

[@melodicman3032]

I hope and pray the doctors can figure it out. I'm going to see a Zephyr valve doctor next week to see if I qualify for the procedure. My pft says I have extreme emphysema . I hope I don't have collateral ventilation . I understand that CV is common in ex smokers. If I don't qualify I will just go on as long as I can.

[@MelanCholy2001]

They stopped working! Oh no. And after the 100 staples?! I don't even know what the fissures are. :( I had the flu and coughed so bad, and my so-called "doctor" (demented old "nurse man" PA or NP or whatever) said I would die immediately because I smoke. But I can't even qualify for an inhaler! No scans to see my lungs; nothing. (And then I asked for Tussionex and was treated like a crack head, though it was the last cough med I had and it had done well. They gave me "DMX" cough syrup.) But I learned my hematocrit and hemoglobins were high, and I was going to push for the Zephyrs. But not if they stop working after a month. Or if they have to staple things in my lungs! I'm so sorry that didn't work. Have you heard antying about the stem cell treatment?

[@conniecark253]

remenber God is in control and you are a child of God.i am in stage 3🙏👼@@melodicman3032

[@ChuckKarges-q6o]

They can do that staple the cv ? I'm worried I don't get them if not I try the reduction in my top lobes I don't think Ill make it to next yr can't walk far in a chair room to room is getting harder any help is a good thing hmu please

[@ChuckKarges-q6o]

I'd love to hear more about this they staple your lungs first where u do this never herd anything about that very interesting hmu please

[@donz4real]

Ive actually pre thinking not waking up, this seems amazing

[@LovedbyYah]

I don’t have copd but I will let those who do know about this treatment and advancing technology.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

Hi, I'm a Romanian citizen, I don't understand English, I'm writing through translation, please tell me what the video is about, I have bpoc, pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis, thank you

[@john404201]

I had a rough night last night. I had one of my attacks were I could not get enough air. Even though I am breathing I can't get enough air. I feel like I have a plastic bag over my head. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to get it under control. It is very scary. I tell you the truth I get very scared I don't know if I will pull out of it or not. I just don't khow. I am OK now I am on oxygen now and doing OK.

[@masonchristian4432]

glad the oxygen is helping

[@Twosevenboy1]

I hope u find relief

[@melodicman3032]

I feel for you. My COPD sometimes scares me bad. All i can do is try to maintain my COPD with medicines.

[@christinapomponio6452]

I know exactly how you feel. It is the scariest thing in the world not to be able to breath.

[@onlyme972]

I had problems over the weekend, went to the surgery and immediately doctor call for an ambulance and I was admitted to emergency treated. ECG, blood tests, oxygen and nebulizer fo 24 hours. Luckily in the UK it's free.

[@AletheaThomas_47]

Is this covered under Medicare insurance? I took the quiz on the site and feel I am a candidate, but will talk to my Doctor who mentioned this to me. More Doctors should inform their patients of this and it should be for everyone, not just the RICH! Need more info desperately!

[@GeorgeAlexa]

It is covered by Medicare as that is what I used. Unfortunately, as I explained below in a reply, I couldn't have the valves, at least not without having my lungs (fissure) stapled first, and I have to go to Boston for that in late June.

[@AletheaThomas_47]

@@GeorgeAlexa thank you so much for that info. I haven't heard about the stapling yet but I do have to go to Chicago for the procedure. Hope yours go well keep me posted.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

@@AletheaThomas_47 the stapling is something done when too much air passes through the fissure. Most don’t have that problem. If you do have that problem, since what I am having done is a trial, you should call Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Call pulmonary. I shall pray that all goes well with you.

[@AletheaThomas_47]

@@GeorgeAlexa thanx again for the education and good luck to you while in Boston, George.🙏

[@FrannyWard]

Yes, Medicare covers it.

[@denisethomson7685]

Im Canadian is this available to me also ?

[@bettybudzinski6602]

I've been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD, EMPHYSEMA WITH PROTEIN DEFICIENCY SPENT JAN AND FEBRUARY IN HOSPITAL I'M AFRAID TO SLEEP On Monday going to ask about this procedure

[@karansharma3775]

Please don't ever smoke.. I'm 25 and barely alive...it is so bad I haven't slept since the last 1 year I cannot breathe I keep wheezing my lungs my chest hurts ...I am so scared but I just want to die because this is just unbearable..please don't smoke..please..

[@katu3802]

Iḿ so sorry for you. Hope you are better. Have you tried acupuncture? Thats what Iĺl try next. I helped me for so many other things. Maybe it will help to breathe better.

[@karansharma3775]

@@katu3802 I’m actually much better now.. I’ve been using a steroid inhaler and believe it works absolutely miraculously I’m actually able to live my life to the fullest

[@primal_inc]

i'd like to know more about the Zephyr Valve

[@kopynd1]

my lung collapsed 7 times in 12 month, since they were fitted 4 yrs ago been ok, but the left lung is now glued to the rib cage, am pleased its not happening now, no more A and E and chest drains fitted, had a motorcycle accident years ago, but i also have 2 large bullas left and right lung work related, it was free , in the uk u pay national insurance weekly it depends on how much you earn so any medical issues are free and worth every penny, its help a bit but dont expect a miracle, but my lungs are pretty bad

[@dstarkspp]

Thanks 🙏 Hang in there….

[@melodicman3032]

Keep a good heart and carry on.

[@marykelly9698]

Ask your consultant at your clinic

[@rebeccajohnson629]

I have emphysema and copd from bronchitis and bronchitis. I'm always sob ,and my co2 levels get high

[@briancathey498]

how about educating the insurance companies to cover the valves , blue cross and blue shield of oklahoma wont

[@deborahritchphotography]

I have COPD so I looked into this but can't have the procedure because I'm allergic to nickel. I wish there was an alternative

[@kevinshaw5729]

I have done all that was asked of me and they will not give me any chance of of getting one I feel like they are just going to forget and wait until I am too old

[@edwardlove4300]

Is this treatment available in Osaka Japan? Thanks in advance. Best wishes, Edward Love

[@AnnaSingleton-v2p]

When you cant breath nothing else matters

[@jamesdunning8650]

I'd take any illness over breathlessness.

[@briancathey498]

@@jamesdunning8650 i agree i'd rather just have my type 2 diabetes

[@janakubin2547]

Great 😊

[@jeanearle2350]

Would this be a good alternative to long covid and copd combined?

[@BubBub-c7m]

Is it available in Australia?

[@ChuckKarges]

There a sealenr in trails recruiting now 2 in Philly one in Michigan so far they got a win in feb hopefully i can get in or the va can help me with a surgery I'm getting worst i think walking harder r

[@gregbell3559]

I have COPD BAD, my attacks scare me. I lose my bowels and its embarrassing especially if im out trying to do my shopping and paying bills. I get no help in BC Canada. Please tect me this information i hope i can get it here in Vancouver Canada

[@Joyjoy-ih1ie]

You should be on some meds. You may need lorazapam...my family member takes it and although the books don't like it (says it depresses lungs) it actually helps her breath. Ofcourse that may not work for you. You should be on oxygen maybe Drink coffee & plenty of water, she regularly has mucinex expectorant as needed, prednisone as needed, uses a nebulizer, and has advair inhaler. Regular cough drops are good to. The menthal opens up the airways. Don't forget to breath through your nose. So sorry you feel scared. Lorazapam may be a godsend for you. Stretch everyday, it takes away stress. Learn to love wasabi..

[@gregbell3559]

@@Joyjoy-ih1ie already have been on it. I'm on alot of meds for my heart, high blood pressure,. They took me off lorazapam, I'm on a new drug it ends in pam as well.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

In my year Romania also did not hear valves I bpoc pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis plus ankylosing spondylitis right almost antotalite left over 45 percent can mount such a thing

[@denisethomson7685]

Is this in Canada as well ?

[@maricogan2903]

How do you prevent infection in the collapsed area of the lung?

[@dstarkspp]

Your doctor has the answer…

[@FrannyWard]

I am not a candidate for these valves sadly. I had great hope as I now can barely function and want to get on the lung transplant list.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

Not sure why you aren't a candidate. I know I tried out, and I was told I wasn't a candidate. A few years later, I tried again and was deemed a candidate. Unfortunately, the fissure between my lower and upper lope permitted too much air, and when I awoke from the procedure, the doctor said he couldn't put the valves in. In Boston, they staple the fissure and put the valves in. I am waiting till June. Might call Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. See if they can help you! God bless you.

[@bookerk4388]

@@GeorgeAlexa Will you please reply back after the procedure , and tell about your experience and if you are feeling relief ? Wishing you the best 🙏

[@FrannyWard]

@@GeorgeAlexa Dr, Criner is my Pulmonologist. He explained to me that my lungs are diseased throughout. In other words, they are shot. Plus, my right middle lobe is collapsed, no air gets in or out. My only hope now is a lung transplant, or they come up with using the patients own lung cells (RAS Cells) to regrow new epithiael lung tissue. In the mean time, I must try to exercise and eat better. Good Luck with the possible valves and God Bless you .

[@ashmac1397]

@@FrannyWard is this a thing of growing new cells of your lung ? Or in near future do you know..? Pray you get a cure to your condition 🙏

[@stephenchibuike6792]

Search drewi1 on KZbin him cure all type of disease with herbal drewi1 have help me I believe him can also help you

[@emilioescobedo3024]

Does this apply to Emphysema?

[@firsttenor76]

Will this work for someone like me that has bronchiectasis?

[@coolwatcher6653]

Does Verapamil help with copd/emphysema?

[@donz4real]

Please advise where or who i should contact for progress for the valve as i am a UK citizen

[@Dan-ud8ob]

I was told by my pulmonologist that i was not a candidate because both my lung are full of emphysema top to bottom and there was no lobes that could be sectioned off .. is this a factor that would prevent this procedure ?

[@zephyr-patients-usa]

Dan, were you evaluated by a Zephyr trained physician? Only a Zephyr trained doctor can properly evaluate whether or not you are a candidate for treatment. The Zephyr Valve treatment is for patients with severe emphysema (a form of COPD). There is an evaluation process that will be completed by a treating physician to determine if you are a candidate for the treatment. Only a Zephyr Valve trained physician can determine if you are a candidate.

[@stephenchibuike6792]

Search drewi1 on KZbin him cure all type of disease with herbal drewi1 have help me I believe him can also help you

[@nnaedochieokoli2449]

Where can one locate you. Someone is diagnosed with chronic emphysema and wants to come for treatment

[@TC-qd1zw]

No help with my COPD in England.

[@roswell9901]

Are most doctors aware of this treatment. My father is a retired firefighter. He has a combination of Copd and emphysema. He's in his 70s on oxygen 24 hrs a day.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

hello and how are you doing? me too bpoc mixed pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis

[@melodicman3032]

I found out about the Zephyr Valve procedure from my wife who works at our hospital about 2 months ago. I live in Billings Mt

[@Midnight-gx7fj]

God bless your Dad and I thank him as a first responder hero.

[@bonneybrown6275]

Where can one go for this, my husband was told he wasn’t a candidate a couple of years ago. Should he have a second opinion.

[@melodicman3032]

If your husband was examined by a Zephyr trained doctor then he is not a candidate. If he was not examined by a Zephyr trained doctor then Yes for sure get a second opinion. I went through all the tests and the best outcome I could hope for with this procedure was 50/50 % chance of no complications during and after the procedure. I chose no to the procedure. I'm glad it did.

[@Thecuriousmind2]

Can you also stop them from spraying chemicals in the skies?

[@julieann5134]

Amen

[@georgeward4672]

very good

[@kopynd1]

the world must be way behind the uk a had my 4 zephyr valves fitted 5 yrs ago

[@debrapratt4529]

I have to be on oxygen all the time I went to a lung doctor who said I don't need that ,but I wish there was something that would help with just the every day things that need done ,I was in the hospital for three months almost died can be help for me

[@melodicman3032]

All Copd patients should go through Pulmonary Rehab at least once. This gives you the education you will need to know your limitations and side effects of COPD. It's not the end of the world and if you take care of yourself and stay away from smokey environments and environments that are really dusty and dirty you can still live to breath another day. If you think there is some way to go back to your life as before you are just setting yourself up for severe depression. The name of the game is " Maintenance" of your condition meaning treat the symptoms, eat right, get plenty of sleep, take care of your body by doing a little exercise at least three times per week and your whole outlook on the disease will get brighter. I'm still a little shy when it comes to strapping on my oxygen bottle and going into the public. I don't know why but its' getting to where I don't care what anyone thinks anymore. It's all about my breathing . Besides, my life span could go into my eighties if I take care of myself. I don't think I want to live on this earth past my eighties. So what the heck.

[@melissajones8179]

Do they have this in Arkansas

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

hello everyone I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago with bpoc emphysema fibrosis ankylosing spondylitis I have seen these videos now and no

[@oneness1_]

Zephyr valve surgery?

[@dragonqueentarot6415]

Myboyfriend has copd and beginning stages of emphysema due to silicosis...its not that he cant get enough oxygen he cant exhale all the carbon out of his lungs...hes basically suffering from carbon poisoning...like sitting in your car with the exhaust bring pumped in...his memory is suffering greatly... The first thing effected is the brain

[@kendaleklund7475]

Tell your boyfriend to use the Parsed Lip breathing method. Make sure to breath through your nose quickly for a 1 count, then exhale through your parsed lips for a count of 3. Perform this procedure as often has you can remember. Do this procedure quick and repeated quite often! When you inhale air though your nose quickly, a slight vacuum in created inside your lungs, this lower pressure allows the Carbon Dioxide to leave the blood in your lungs and enter the air in your lungs easier. Exhaling through your parsed lips, will increase the pressure within your lungs, which will help force the oxygen from the air in your lung to the blood stream in your lung! It may take a few weeks but this will cause your body to eliminate the excess CO2 from your blood. I have learned this through experience! Good Luck!

[@kendaleklund7475]

Have an ABG test performed to determine the amount of CO2, HCO3 in your blood and the Ph of the blood. If the HCO3 is higher than normal your body has had excess CO2 for a long period of time. Using the Parsed lib breathing method for a month then the HCO3 and CO2 should return to normal and you will be able to function a lot better!

[@dragonqueentarot6415]

@@kendaleklund7475 thank you so much💙❤️

[@melodicman3032]

I must agree with kendalekund . I have severe emphysema and the only relief I have is purse breathing. Oxygen helps but its not the fix all for my breathing. My body now waits for me to expel the CO2 before I can feel relieved from breathlessness ,@@kendaleklund7475

[@melodicman3032]

Hello dragon. I too suffer from CO2 Retention. It's when you cant exhale and the CO2 gas stays in you air sacs and this leaves no room for fresh oxygen to to enter the lungs. The only relief I have is purse breathing. It does work to remove at least some of the CO2 gas in the air sacs. You have to get in the habit of purse breathing all the time. The only other treatments that I know of are Zephyr valve procedure or lung transplant. Let me know if you have any questions about anything

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

🙏🙏🙏 Wished i never started smoking. 😒 Also Corona can make you get C.O.P.D ! And also can make it worse.

[@melodicman3032]

I agree with you on all counts. Oh if I could just go back in time I would live differently for sure.

[@farrahfudge7729]

What can I do, or what is the hope for my mom? My mom is bedbound and cannot exercise, she is on an antibiotic 3 times a week for the rest of her life and has nebulizers 4 times a day. She can get a bit out of breath and tired just sitting forward in her bed. Is there anything we can do to improve her health or is this irreversible now?

[@mollysmum07]

I’m the same😢

[@melodicman3032]

Hello Farrahfudge. I want to help you if I can. What is the age of your mother ? Does she have Copd from smoking or it is a job environment injury ? What stage is your mothers COPD currently in ? Thank you mike in montana

[@farrahfudge7729]

@melodicman3032 My mom has gotten worse since I last commented. She is considered end stage copd and is palliative care even though it is not imminent that she is going to pass. Her COPD was from smoking. She is 76. She was just hospitalized with bladder and kidney infection. She had IV antibiotics for a few days. She is home now but came home with a catheter. Her oxygen is stable again but needs prednisone every day as well as a second antibiotic 3 days a week. She is also fighting osteomyelitis in her knee and leg.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

And how much would such a valve assembly cost approximately? And what are the benefits?

[@dstarkspp]

How much is your life worth??

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

Man what question is this? If you keep answering different questions, questions from people who are sick, you should answer politely, no, no one, no one, you

[@leeboy244]

No one has enough money to pay for it

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

You mean?

[@melodicman3032]

In Billings, Montana the cost is around $50,000 to $60,000.I don't know if this amount is just for the valves and doctor procedure and the the tests you go through in order to just qualify for the procedure or for the valves and procedure only. Hope this helps

[@lisarobinson2071]

My dr told me that I would sufficate havent heard much success stories Im end stabe Emphysema

[@GillianGregory-i6n]

Where in South Africa is this treatment being done please?

[@rebeccajohnson629]

My old pcp laughed at me basically, saying you did it to yourself. Really sad a md treats his patient lower then a dog.

[@rebeccajohnson629]

I smoked came from family of smokers

[@akacademy3626]

How can I get this in India and where it can be transplant plz help my mother is suffering frm this situation and day by day it becomes worst plz. Help

[@melodicman3032]

So Sorry for your mother. I don't know where in india you can get help

[@ps603]

It LOOKS scary, but at the same time, not being able to breathe IS scary..

[@paigetganathompson28888]

HOW MUCH PLEASE.😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@JBell-gm5vx]

I had a small cancer at the top of my right lung in 2020. Pre-surgery, during a biopsy to see if the cancer showed up anywhere else, my lung collapsed. A few weeks later I had 2/3rds of my right lung removed to get all the cancer even though I was told pre-surgery that it was the size of a dime. While the surgeon says I am cancer free, I am now 'blessed' with COPD. I get bronchitis easily and have such scary difficult times with breathing. I am going to find out about this procedure. I have oxygen that I use as needed as well as a nebulizer and I administer Trelegy daily. I was healthy before the cancer surgery and I'm willing to look at anything that might improve my quality of life.

[@melodicman3032]

You might be a good candidate for Zephyr valve surgery. If you are young ( under 50y) your chances of successful procedure are good. Have you done any research into Valve lung surgery ? The valve surgery only helps remove CO2 from your air sacks so you can breath in new Oxygen.@@JBell-gm5vx

[@limbalongislandmetrobusine8397]

What are the known complications

[@kopynd1]

there isnt any

[@derpingflamingo]

@@kopynd1 hi

[@zephyr-patients-usa]

Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include, but are not limited to, a pneumothorax (tear in the lung), worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis (coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus), pneumonia, dyspnea (breathlessness) and, in rare cases, death.

[@derpingflamingo]

@@zephyr-patients-usa hi

[@Matiasperez-by1wu]

​@@zephyr-patients-usahello one question

[@timfrink6924]

I just read the possible side effects from the zephyr valve I suggest everybody Research it before going for it looks like it Create more problems than it helps

[@dstarkspp]

Most all treatments and pills have side affects and some are life threatening…

[@louise7552]

​@dstarkspp true, I had an Aortic Valve Replacement, it has its own set of side effects from being on Warfarin, but I was 34yrs old, had alot of life to live, I'm 59yrs and thankful every day. 😊😊

[@rhudson5654]

The problem? These "educational spots here on KZbin" are crap. They say everyone with COPD deserves to have this procedure. But...you better have money or great insurance. So as always...health care is for the wealthy. Yet in this "informercial" they say so many people in rural areas need this...good luck with that.

[@sowhatwearedoomed]

Go make a difference . Present the costs of this disease Vs the cost of the valves. Go do some convincing

[@younginsane90]

Do you know how much it costs ?

[@aonevarietystore7205]

I'm not wealthy. I had 4 valves inserted. It was covered by Medicare. Realize these valves weren't even available in the US until about 3 years ago, and Covid shut the hospitals down for about a year. People have travelled across many states to get this procedure done. More and more hospitals are beginning to offer this service.

[@Strange9952]

Smoking is far more common among those who are impoverished

[@anthonynorton666]

@@Strange9952 So are jobs with little OSHA oversight for air contamination. Eliminate smokers from the statistical samples, and you still get a higher probability of getting emphysema for low-wage workers.

[@marykelly9698]

Alot of doctors don't know about this

[@SM-zf6ye]

Sounds like a procedure for the wealthy

[@constance9789]

You have to many loops a person has to go through to even begin to be ‘considered’ for this possibility. A lot of false hope, after so many years!

[@markandrewgogolin489]

can anyone sponsor my father for these devices, he had acute emphysema and he hard to breathe. please help us, I'm from the Philippines.

[@nicholaschonauer8636]

It's covered by medicad

[@dantae666]

This is not a cure because it does not stop progression