Lung Volume Reduction
Lung volume reduction surgery
removes diseased portions of one
or both lungs. When the diseased
portions of the lung are removed, the
excess volume of the lungs inside the
rib cage is reduced. This makes it
easier to breathe. To be a candidate,
you must:
• Have a type of COPD called
emphysema
• Be strong enough to undergo the
procedure
•
• Follow proper medical therapy
•
• Be in good general health
Participate in a pulmonary
rehabilitation program
Choosing to undergo lung volume
reduction procedures or lung
transplantation is a big decisions and
is not the right course for everyone
with COPD. Be sure to discuss these
options thoroughly, both with your
regular health-care provider and
clinicians who are experts at these
procedures.
Bronchoscopic Volume
Reduction
In certain medical centers lung volume
reduction can be preformed using
valves placed with a bronchoscope.
Consult with your doctor for more
information on this procedure option.
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