Zephyr valves

[Jonn54]

Hi all

Just wondering if anybody has any knowledge of this treatment .and if so did it work for you? Thanks ahead to any replies.

[CDPO16]

See the post by Justmesouthwales titled Introduction two days ago and the reply from skischool

[skischool]

healthunlocked.com/blf/post... advised by CDPO16

regards

[CDPO16 in reply to skischool]

Thank you, don't know how to reference like that

[skischool in reply to CDPO16]

Just get the post up Carole and copy and paste what comes up in the top bar where the web address of the subject is,clear as mud i know but not techy enough to explain it better Lol.

😊 x

[CDPO16 in reply to skischool]

I actually understand that but still couldn't do it last time I tried 🙄

[skischool]

Going by your profile your condition appears to be Asthmatic based so i doubt that endobronchial valves would be a procedure that you would benefit from and you would need to elaborate on why you feel this procedure would benefit you? and have you had a conversation with your consultant to discuss this?regards

Ski's and Scruff's

[Jonn54 in reply to skischool]

Hi skischoolThx for the reply

My breathing is getting worse. Had to stop working I last seen cons and suggested maybe treatment with biologic but he just seemed more concerned about cost. So just browsing to see poss other treatments fev1 36% just concerned I'm being left behind. Just a/b s and steroids and now mucolytics

[skischool in reply to Jonn54]

Endobronchial valves are normaly inserted as a less invasive method of lung volume reduction surgery for patients suffering from Emphysema so i am afraid that they would probably not be beneficial for your condition but i do hope that you can together with your consultant find a way forward.Best wishes

Ski's and Scruff's

[Will57]

I was tested for the valve's (I'm severe Emphysema) but unfortunately the procedure failed for me which then I was put forward for the LVR Operation and was performed at Papworth in February last year. Just so you know that it is not for everyone.

[Jonn54 in reply to Will57]

Thx for the reply willI suppose I'm just clutching at straws I've suffered over 30yrs now and I'm getting worse cons did mention emphysema but down as asthma/bronch not sure what too do next.