Zephyr Valve Patient Story
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Do you have COPD or emphysema?
There is no cure for emphysema or COPD, but the right treatment can help you to breathe more easily, be more active and improve your quality of life.1
Find out more from patients who were restricted by their emphysema and who have now found that the Zephyr Valves help them enjoy a better quality of life, with the things they love.
Watch Keith’s Story Pre and Post Treatment
"I'm going to enjoy my family."
Keith Young was diagnosed with emphysema 32 years ago. Watch Keith’s story as he shares how he has managed the condition and how life has improved since having Zephyr valve treatment.
Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.1
It may be time to talk to your doctor about whether a new treatment option for emphysema is right for you
To determine whether surgical treatment options and/or the insertion of Zephyr Valves are possible, your doctor will refer you to an experienced treatment centre for further testing.
Review the list of treatment centres by searching the map below.
COPD & Emphysema Quality of Life
COPD & Emphysema
Do you have COPD?
COPD is a progressive lung disease that millions of people suffer from. Emphysema is a severe form of COPD. As the disease progresses, you may feel worse, leading to more inactivity and a decreasing quality of life.
Don’t simply get used to the symptoms and the restrictions on your life. Even if the condition is not curable, the right treatment can help you to breathe more easily, be more active and improve your quality of life.
Take the Emphysema Self-test!
Get a better idea of whether you are at risk of severe emphysema:
What is emphysema?
Emphysema is a form of COPD. In severe emphysema, parts of the lungs are damaged, resulting in air becoming trapped in the lungs. The damaged parts of the lung get bigger, putting pressure on the healthy parts of the lung and the diaphragm. When that happens, it is difficult to breathe properly and take deep breaths.
This continuous shortness of breath can make it difficult to perform daily activities and enjoy many aspects of life without stopping for breath, taking a break, or asking for help.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for emphysema, but the Zephyr® Valve can help patients breathe more easily, enjoy life better, and have an improved quality of life1 despite their condition.
Healthy Lung
Lung with Emphysema
Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.1
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COPD & Emphysema Zephyr Valve Treatment Resources
Do you have COPD or emphysema?
Watch our video to see how the Zephyr Valve helps patients with emphysema to breathe easier.
Zephyr Valve is clinically proven to help emphysema patients breathe easier, be more active, and enjoy a better quality of life.1
Treatment using Zephyr Valves is recommended by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for patients with severe emphysema.7
Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.1
Download our information about COPD / emphysema and the Zephyr Valve®
The package includes the following brochures:
- The Zephyr Valve Brochure | Discover a breakthrough treatment option for severe emphysema
- The Doctors’ Discussion Guide | Information brochure for your next visit to the doctor
- Zephyr Valve Treatment Centres | UK and Ireland
Want to find out about your options for further treatment?
Find your nearest treatment centre:
COPD & Emphysema Treatment with Zephyr Valves
Do you have COPD or severe emphysema?
Watch our video to see how the Zephyr Valve helps patients with severe emphysema to breathe easier.
Take the Emphysema Self-test!
Get a better idea of whether you are at risk of severe emphysema:
What is emphysema?
Emphysema is a form of COPD. In severe emphysema, parts of the lungs are damaged, resulting in air becoming trapped in the lungs. The damaged parts of the lung get bigger, putting pressure on the healthy parts of the lung and the diaphragm. When that happens, it is difficult to breathe properly and take deep breaths.
This continuous shortness of breath can make it difficult to perform daily activities and enjoy many aspects of life without stopping for breath, taking a break, or asking for help.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for emphysema, but the Zephyr® Valve can help patients breathe more easily, enjoy life better, and have an improved quality of life1 despite their condition.
Healthy Lung
Lung with Emphysema
Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.1
Watch Keith’s Story Pre and Post Treatment
"I'm going to enjoy my family."
Keith Young was diagnosed with emphysema 32 years ago. Watch Keith’s story as he shares how he has managed the condition and how life has improved since having Zephyr valve treatment.
Want to find out about your options for further treatment?
Find your nearest treatment centre: