Inova Ask the Expert: Better Breathing with Emphysema (COPD)

Emphysema, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a progressive, inflammatory lung disease that makes breathing difficult. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and a recurrent cough that produces large amounts of mucus.

While emphysema has no cure, treatments and lifestyle changes can help those with the disease feel better, stay more active and slow the disease’s progress. Pulmonologist Amit K. Mahajan, MD lead a presentation about a new treatment option, called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR), which places tiny endobronchial valves in the lungs. The minimally invasive procedure helps people with severe emphysema, including COPD, breathe easier. Inova Fairfax Hospital is one of the most experienced centers now offering BLVR.

[ChuckKarges]

I saw the doc. 11_21 she was impressed that i new so much 2 type of value stents coils glued they got to put my test through the stratis part said the fissure was good was worried about that part but saw a nodule small so it might be 3 months another' ct but if nodule is not where the value go they can get it done i sooner Pittsburgh hospital is going to give me a better quality of life i stack my air 23 per cent I'm pray by x mas the doctor is very good i make her laugh let u know soon