Zephyr Valve benefits have been clinically proven in several clinical studies. In the LIBERATE Study*, patients treated with the Zephyr Valve – compared to patients using medication alone – experienced these benefits after one year: ✅ Breathing easier due to improved lung function ✅ More physically activity and covering longer distances ✅ Enjoying a better quality of life with more energy ✅ Feeling more confident when leaving the house The Zephyr Valve procedure is a minimally invasive treatment

💡Understanding endobronchial valves💡 Dr. Samuel Kemp, Consultant Respiratory Physician, shares that endobronchial valves are used in a lung volume reduction procedure to help people with severe emphysema breathe more easily. He explains that it typically takes an hour, and you may experience some temporary worsening of COPD symptoms after, as it involves your airways. Watch more educational videos on our YouTube channel and subscribe to see our latest videos: https://bit.ly/3tiClCt #Emphysema

Endobronchial valves such as Zephyr Valves may help people with severe emphysema (a form of COPD) to breathe more easily and have a better quality of life. However, not everyone with emphysema is suitable. Only a Zephyr Valve-trained physician can perform the tests needed to assess your eligibility. Ask your doctor or respiratory nurse for a referral to see this specialist. If you were assessed previously and told your condition was not severe enough, you may become suitable as it progresses. Yo

Chris' COPD developed slowly, and she found it increasingly difficult to do everyday tasks. She shares that she "had to give up teaching and took early retirement" as her condition progressed. In 2017, 13 years after receiving her COPD diagnosis, she had endobronchial valves fitted to help improve her symptoms of severe emphysema. After the procedure, she said she was able to start her own business making period costumes and is "back to being independent". Learn more about Chris' story here: htt

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