Overview
Zephyr Valve insertion surgery is an option approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for some people with severe, advanced emphysema — a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In… read more
Overview
Lung volume reduction surgery is an option for some people with severe, advanced emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In these people, the lungs are hyperinflated and cannot… read more
Overview
Lung transplant may be an option for some people with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have tried every other avenue of treatment. Lung transplants may involve one (single-lung… read more
Overview
In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the structure of the lung weakens. The alveoli, tiny sacs of air where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen, may become damaged. If the alveoli… read more