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Has anyone had lung volume reduction surgery

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Greenville, NC
June 10, 2025
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It’s a surgical procedure for qualifying emphysema patients to help them breathe better. You have to find a Thoracic Surgeon that’s closest to where you live that offers the procedure and will put you through the required tests to see if you qualify.

June 11, 2025
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have never heard of it. Can you please explain? Thanks

June 11, 2025

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