Just seen this but don’t know if it’s recent as can’t see a date but sounds marvellous

[Vonnie50]

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[RoadRunner44]

How exciting is this? Well done for spotting it. Where did you see this information? Chrys

[Vonnie50 in reply to RoadRunner44]

My hospital royal Brompton in London

[2greys]

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[skischool]

I discussed this trial with my consultant recently but was advised that the criteria for selection for the trial had a very narrow window and that this procedure would and could be aimed at people with an emphysema with a highly inflammatory nature and sadly i didn't fall within that scope.But it is certainly worth other patients investigating if they would fit the bill.

[Vonnie50 in reply to skischool]

I agree definitely seemed like a life changing surgery. Women seemed dramatically improved 😊

[Vonnie50 in reply to Vonnie50]

Sorry you didn’t fit criteria

[Daisy55]

This is definitely worth knowing about , thank you for sharing ❤️

[Corin1950]

It’s good to know that there are new procedures being trialled to help people with Copd. How effective they are and whether finance will be available to roll them out remains to be seen. If this procedure ends the use of inhalers it could be quite cost effective.

If anyone follows it up please keep us informed.

Corin

[Hidden in reply to Corin1950]

I did but because I have a hernia they would not consider as it would could make hernia worse also having asthma as well finding it hard to get on clinical trials. There are quite a few things that exclude you

[falconcottage1]

as the bronchi are dialated in people with bronchiectasis i guess it@s no good for people with it?