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Is there anybody out there who has has an endobrinichal valve therapy I have a giant bullae and my consultant has said it is too dangerous.

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Hi, here is a link to a blog by one of our members after he'd had endobronchial valves. I hope this is of some use to you. Libby x

healthunlocked.com/blf/post...

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kimmy59

Love the name Lavinia it was my mums name.

Kim xxxx

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johnwr

Hello Lavinia,

Libby beat me to it by giving you a link to one of my articles. I think a better link for you would be this:

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This is a PDF document of about 20 pages. You will find sections 3,4, and 5 most relevant to you. If you have questions, ask them on here,or PM's. I'll do my best to answer them for you. Try to remain positive. The surgeons do marvelous work for us.

breathe easy

Johnwr

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13lavinia in reply to johnwr

Thank you John I have read your previous link and replied to you. I am going to do my best and go for it, life is far too precious. Damn cigs.

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johnwr

Another good link is to this short video which explains emphysema, and the placing of valves.

youtube.com/watch?v=7C6CGqX...

Again, breathe easy

johnwr

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helingmic in reply to johnwr

Thank you John, that was very enlightening.

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btype in reply to johnwr

Thanks for the link, I have been put forward for this just waiting for the doctors to say "Yes" at Broadgreen Hospital. thanks again

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pollyjj

Thank you john that was very interesting, much easier to understand than just reading about it.

polly xx

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PompeyBob

Hi Polly I had a large Bullae 8 years ago it covered 50% of my right lung and stopped the whole lung from working, I had a Bullectomy performed at Guys Hospital which worked well, unfortunately I have other problems now and have to go back on Wednesday.

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helingmic

Bob, I hope your visit to King's is alright. Lavinia keep your hope high. When we are concerned, it may be difficult, because it's is suffering. But certain doctors are really good. I hope you see a really good doctor. God bless you.

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