Read How Zephyr® Valves Have Changed Lives
Read How Zephyr® Valves Have Changed Lives
The Zephyr Valve Improves Patients’ Quality of Life and Allows Them to Do More1
Hear from people who took control of their severe COPD/emphysema and got back to living life on their terms with the Zephyr Valve.
Gary, 72
Monroe, LA
Driving more than eight hours didn’t stop this southern gentleman from getting his Zephyr Valves.
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Marianne, 72
Park Ridge, IL
Now that I can breathe easier, my husband and I will be back to enjoying life and taking the long walks that we love.
Greg, 64
Morrisville, IN
Marine Corps veteran inspired to get valves by his late sister. Greg says he owes his new life to his treating team.
Paul, 58
White Cloud, MI
Self-proclaimed “workaholic” is not only back to work, but back to enjoying the outdoors with his 16 grandchildren.
JC, 77
Zephyrhills, FL
Retired railroad engineer back fishing in the Florida sunshine and spending time with his wife.
Jeffrey, 61
Concord, NC
Retired paramedic and avid fisherman now able to enjoy time with his first grandchild.
Shelley, 62
Peoria, AZ
Grandmother of six looking forward to visiting all of them without needing to be completely tied to her oxygen tank.
Donald, 67
Brownstown, IN
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with family – including 23 grandchildren.
Bev, 72
United Kingdom
Former passionate walker is now riding his exercise bike 6 times a day and is back to doing what he loves.
Mike, 65
Portland, OR
COVID-19 didn’t stop Mike from getting his Zephyr Valves. Now, he can enjoy going on hikes with his wife and son.
Letitia, 58
Ireland
Outdoor lover is back to walking her dogs around the block and is regaining her independence thanks to treatment.
Lance, 64
Fairfax, VA
Lance calls the difference in his quality of life a miracle – not just for him, but his family, too.
Charlie, 68
Fairfax, VA
Champion swimmer and self-proclaimed “Christmas present” is now back in the pool twice a week and spending quality time with his grandkids.
Cheri, 63
Springfield, OR
Retired nurse, mother, and grandmother achieved her goal of swimming with dolphins after receiving her Zephyr Valves.
Karen, 62
Melbourne, FL
Loving mother and grandmother is now able to get back to the active lifestyle she thought she lost – teaching her grand-babies to swim.
Flo, 63
Texas City, TX
After being forced to retire from her dream job due to her health, she has now made it her mission to help others breathe easier thanks to the Zephyr Valves.
Jim, 76
Albany, NY
Great-grandfather says he has a new lease on life and can now enjoy the annual family summer trip to Cape Cod – and even playing a full round of golf.
Nancy, 69
Grand Rapids, MI
This great-aunt to 21 nieces and nephews was the second person in the state of Michigan to receive her Zephyr Valves thanks to a local news story.
John, 78
Chicago, IL
Air Force veteran saw a 20-percent improvement in his lung function a few months after his procedure. He can now enjoy long walks with his loving wife again.
Carl, 71
DuBois, PA
Carl’s goal was to walk his daughter down the aisle. After just four weeks, he was walking next to her on her wedding day.
Lynn, 54
Coolidge, AZ
After being exposed to heavy smoke from a mining refinery as a child, her lungs were in bad shape. After she received her Zephyr Valves, she says she now has been given the gift of time to spend raising her granddaughters.
Cindi, 66
Port O’Connor, TX
After hearing about Zephyr Valves in an online support group, she made an appointment to get evaluated. Now, Cindy says she has her life back and is living it on her terms.
Tommi, 57
Louisville, KY
Despite using multiple inhalers and medications her COPD was getting worse and decided to get Zephyr Valves. Now Tommi says, although she knows it’s not a cure, she feels like she’s won the lottery.
Cindy, 56
Carlisle, KY
Cindy’s husband was forced to close his business so he could become her caretaker. Now, Cindy is able to take care of herself and travel with her family.
Michael
California
Professional trumpet player now back on stage and in the spotlight just 30 days after getting his Zephyr Valves. Michael says everything about his life is improved.
Aldine
Nevada
After being told to get used to the idea of being on hospice, Aldine got a second opinion and was part of the clinical trial for Zephyr Valves. Now she is traveling with her daughter and exercising like before.
Please review the safety information provided on this site. Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.
See How Patients Feel After the Zephyr Valve Treatment
Gary, 72
Monroe, LA
Driving more than eight hours didn’t stop this southern gentleman from getting his Zephyr Valves.
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Marianne, 72
Park Ridge, IL
Now that I can breathe easier, my husband and I will be back to enjoying life and taking the long walks that we love.
Greg, 64
Morrisville, IN
Marine Corps veteran inspired to get valves by his late sister. Greg says he owes his new life to his treating team.
Please review the safety information provided on this site. Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.