Approved by the FDA under their "Breakthrough Devices" status, the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment represents a major advancement because it is the first minimally invasive procedure to help emphysema sufferers breathe easier without major surgery. Our multidisciplinary team at UofL Health - Advanced COPD Clinic offers this minimally invasive lung valve treatment for patients with severe COPD/emphysema that has proven successful for numerous patients in the past couple of years.
The Benefits of Zephyr® Valves
Patients report being able to take full breaths immediately after the procedure and within a few days are back to doing everyday tasks with ease. In clinical studies patients treated with Zephyr Valves have been shown to:
- Breathe easier
- Be more active and energetic
- Be less short of breath
- Enjoy a significantly improved quality of life compared to untreated patients
Hear from our patient speaker, Tommie Richardson, in conversation with UofL Health provider Dr. Umair Guahar.
Contact us to learn more at 502-587-4402.
