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Zephyr Valve
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Any had this done

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SteveBoston - Did you work with Dr. Majid and how did your procedure go? I had both him and Dr. G. perform TBM surgery on me in 2016.

Can Anyone Enlighten Me About Their Opinon Of Esbreit, The Very Expensive Pills Used To Treat IPF?
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I was going to ask the same question what is IPF?

Has Anyone Had A Zypher Valve Placed In Their Lungs. How Did It Help You?
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That happened to me as well inserted and removed - they made my condition worse as well. moderate your expectations

Zephyr Valves
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Has anyone had them installed?

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member, if your pulmonologist isn’t meeting your needs, maybe it’s time to find a new one? There’s nothing stopping you from getting a second opinion. Good luck !

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Zephyr Valve
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Has anyone had the zephyr vale procedure.I am trying to find out how the procedure went and how the recovery process was.Thank you

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member I had the valve put in i believe it was 4 of them .I had it done feb 6th got home felt really bad for the first few days then i felt pretty good after that but like you its been… read more

Zephyr Valve And Lung Stent Infro.
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1) Has anybody heard about or has gone thru the procedure to have a Zephyr Valve placed in their airways. Information that I was reading had this statement: "During a bronchoscopic procedure requiring no cutting or incisions, tiny Zephyr Valves are placed in the airways to occlude a diseased part of the lungs and reduce hyperinflation. This helps the healthier parts of the lungs to expand and lifts pressure off the diaphragm, thereby decreasing shortness of breath and making breathing… read more

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Omg so sorry. 😩

Who's Had LVRS (Lung Volume Reduction Surgery) And Likes Results?
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I had LVRS in 2018. Prior to the surgery i was pretty active golf 5 days a week exercise at the gym also 5 days a week, however i could feel my breathing changing and the surgery was recommended to… read more

Does Anyone Have Zepher Valves?
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If you have had zepher valve surgery, would you be will to share your experience and whether it has really helped? Thank you.

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Thanks @A MyCOPDTeam Member, I'm stage 4 also but it hasn't been but maybe a year n half I've been at 4.....I am so grateful for all the information you've shared,thanks again...hopefully both of… read more

Zephyr Valve
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I am going through tests to decide whether I will have the Zephr Valve procedure. Has anyone had it? Good results? Bad results?

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That is great. I am at 2.

Would Like To Hear From People With Zephyr Valves. Wondering How Much They Help With Hyperinflation And Shortness Of Breath
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Hi...there are risks with every surgery, it came down #1)do I want to breath better #2) have non invasive procedure...yes!!! I may have needed it done couple times but it's sure paying off.now n I'd… read more