Posts Tagged ‘Zephyr Endobronchial Valve’
A New Simple Way to Find Undiagnosed Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a very serious progressive lung disorder that leads to serious breathing difficulties. It is also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is characterized by: Coughing that brings up a lot of slimy mucus and phlegm that may be clear or white, green or yellow in color. Shortness of…
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FDA Approves Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for Treating COPD Emphysema In June, 2018, the Pulmonx Corporation announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for treating patients with emphysema, which is an incurable life-threatening type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Zephyr Valve Trial A new lung treatment…
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