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Biopsy through your trachea?! Not good for us with COPD?

A doctor's office mentioned getting a biopsy (of something on pancreas) by putting tube down my trachea, while doing an ultrasound. That...

What has your COPD treatment experience been like?

Which medications, procedures, natural remedies, and other treatments have helped you? Which haven't?...

Bi-lateral Lung Volume Reduction

I had this surgery, and after starting, it was discovered my lungs were so hyper-inflated that they were stuck to the lining/sack...

Zephyr Valves

I have stage 4 COPD and my doctor has suggested Zephyr Valves.I would like to hear from people who have stage 4...

Lung transplant

Anyone here have a lung transplant? As my dr wants me to consider it. Looking for more info than what he gave...

It’s Always Something!

Hi Gang. Took my sis a new local PCP to establish care. We liked her most of all because my sis has...

COPD and Zephyr Valve procedure

Has anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...

Anesthesia and COPD

I asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe...

Zephyr valves

Had 5 Zephyr valves installed in lower left lung on 4/10/24. I walked into the hospital without oxygen and came out with...

valve placement recovery

Hopefully I'm in the final stages of valve placement approval. What is the recovery like? I live alone with no family in...

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