The Zephyr Valve improves patients’ quality of life and allows them to do more1
Hear from patients who had become limited in their lives due to emphysema and now live a better quality of life doing the things they love with the help of the Zephyr Valve.
Cheri’s Story
Age at Treatment: 63
Springfield, Oregon
I am sharing my story because as a patient and a nurse I am so excited about this treatment. I want others to know that major surgery or suffering are not the only options anymore!
Carl’s Story
Age at Treatment: 71
DuBois, Pennsylvania
"Just four weeks after getting the Zephyr Valves, I walked my daughter down the aisle oxygen free! It was one of the best moments of my life."
Lynn’s Story
Age at Treatment: 54
Coolidge, Arizona
"For the first time in over 2 years, I am not worried about who will raise my girls. I am not cured, but this treatment gave me the most precious thing I needed … time!"
Cindi’s Story
Age at Treatment: 66
Port O’Connor, Texas
"I want to share my story because I don’t want anyone else with COPD/emphysema to feel hopeless or depressed about their options. I want others to know that the Zephyr Valves can give you your life back!"
Tommi’s Story
Age at Treatment: 57
Louisville, Kentucky
"I want to set realistic expectations. This was not a cure, but it was life-changing. It just improved my quality of life so much. I feel like I won the lottery!"
Cindy’s Story
Age at Treatment: 56
Carlisle, Kentucky
"I am sharing my story because I want other emphysema sufferers to have hope and to know that this treatment is available!"
Michael’s Story
California
As a trumpet player for most of his career, emphysema took away Michael’s passion. Watch how the Zephyr Valve helped him get it back!
Aldine’s Story
Nevada
As a lover of fitness, Aldine Reynolds exercised regularly until emphysema stopped her in her tracks. Watch how the Zephyr Valve helped her stand up to emphysema!