Hi everyone, my sister is in stage 4 of emphysema we have only just found out about this treatment please could you tell me if her ill health would prevent her from getting the treatment is their any exceptions or can anyone no matter how bad your lungs are get it done ? we are willing to go private.
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Hi just tried to put a link in for you but it failed. Google it and have a look. I am no expert but I don't think it is suitable for everyone but it might be for her. The best thing to do is ask her doctor/consultant. Good luck. x
Hi Alice, my friend is being considered for this treatment the only thing they checked is her heart probably to make sure it can undergo the op safely, sorry I don't know any more about it. Take care to u both x Sonia x
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I am in gold stage Emphysema,I can't get any worse and I am having a lung transplant in near future..I hope this helps Laura xx
Hi Alice I've just been on Google and it has some really good items relating to this valve procedures give it a read, but ur sisters specialist/consultant is ur best bet for proper advice. X Sonia x
Thank you x x
There is also a fairly new non-invasive treatment using coils. Here's a link about them.
health.clevelandclinic.org/...
Trials have shown a definite improvement in FEV1 % ( up to 15% increase in some cases ) also improvement in the 6 minute walk.
Here's a link to the people who make them. Interesting reading as it explains about the lungs, emphysema and the coils. Very informative. Although I am Stage 4 I don't need any surgery of any sort at the moment but I like the sound of these coils and would opt for them if and when I need help.
Hi, My husband has copd emphysema , went to see the specialist, after he had all the checks and scan, was told he could not have the valves, because his emphysema, its every where, if it had been in the upper lobe, then it would have been a possibility.
so it all depends where it is, he was really devastated that he could not have it done, but have to get on with life.
Hope your sister can have it done.
Dane x
Think there is age limit of 65 ... that's what my consultant told me.
iv had various tests going to see consultant end of sept regarding having the stents iv had copd for 3 yrs im 60yrs anyone had it done ? i may not be suitable but if i am will have to make a decision at the appointment any advise would be much appreciated
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