One patient could only walk 15 to 20 steps before needing to get back on her oxygen, making it difficult to find motivation to engage in daily activities. Another patient struggled with severe ...

WHITTIER, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PIH Health Whittier Hospital is now offering the Zephyr (R) Endobronchial Valve procedure, a breakthrough minimally invasive treatment option for ...

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NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ronny Neal has struggled with emphysema for 15 years. It's a form of COPD - or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Every breath was a challenge, especially in hot, ...

CLEVELAND — University Hospitals revealed Wednesday morning they are now offering a new “revolutionary” treatment for patients who are dealing with severe COPD / emphysema. “Recently approved by the ...

In Tarrant County, patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, now have access to a procedure that can lessen airflow blockage and improve their quality of life. KERA’s Sam Baker ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--El Camino Hospital today announced it is the first hospital in California to have successfully performed the new and recently Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Approximately 15 million Americans have a debilitating lung condition called COPD. It's currently the third-leading cause of death. However, there's a minimally-invasive treatment, ...

SCHENECTADY – Thomas Murphy of Fulton County had a new Zephyr valve procedure in March. "I couldn’t walk 30 feet before the procedure," he said. Now, he has something back. "Freedom!" Murphy said. "I ...

Jim Shaylor, 74, has COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] - an incurable chronic lung condition affecting more than 1.2 million people in the UK.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- Landmark research directed by Temple Health could lead to a new treatment for people with lung diseases. This is a less invasive way to treat emphysema. The new research showed it ...

COPD is a group of lung diseases that get worse over time. It prevents airflow to the lungs, causing breathing problems and ...