How it works
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The Zephyr Valve does not require cutting or incisions. It is a procedure that places tiny valves in your airways which allow the healthier parts of your lungs to expand, thereby lifting pressure off the diaphragm and helping you breathe more easily.
If your doctor determines that you are a good candidate for the Zephyr Valve, the procedure will be performed as follows:
Step 1
The doctor will give you medicine to make you sleepy.
Step 2
A small tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, will be inserted into your lungs through your nose or mouth.
Step 3
During the 30- to 60-minute procedure your doctor will place between three to five Zephyr Valves in the airways.
Step 4
You will likely stay in the hospital for a minimum of three nights for observation.
Step 5
After the procedure, you will continue to use the medicines that your doctor has prescribed for your condition.