SurgeryI'd like to know more about the surgical options, i.e., bullectomy and lung volume reduction surgery, especially talking with anyone who has had either of these surgeries. I'm 80 with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesSurgery
Cartoid artery surgery for COPD patientsHas anyone had this surgery? I am concerned about coughing during the procedure....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgery
Zephyr valveHas anyone had this done as now I waiting from consultant to see if and when I can have this done,and has it made any difference...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Zehyr ValveGood morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my friend..... After finishing the course I had an...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment
What has your COPD treatment experience been like?Which medications, procedures, natural remedies, and other treatments have helped you? Which haven't?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments138 repliesTreatmentSurgery
LVRSCurious if anyone completed LVRS and any insight associated…thank you!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSurgery
da mage’s lungs with mucus i was told my ct scan showed my lower lungs are destroyed and have mucus trapped in said surgery to remove the damaged lung and mucus...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgery
Follow up to Bronchoscopy Had my follow up from the Broncoscopy a week ago and happy elated to share that the biopsy is negative for cancer. The CT scan done minutes before the Broncoscopy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Navigational BronchoscopyWell, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSurgeryCoping