The Zephyr® Valve Improves Patients’ Quality of Life
and Allows Them to Do More1
Join the others who took control of their severe COPD/emphysema and got back to living life on their terms with the Zephyr Valve.
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Jeanene, 58
Bogata, TX
COPD awareness advocate and great grandmother spreading the word about lung health with her orange wardrobe!
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Regina, 64
Pritchett, TX
Able to walk up and down the stairs and do her own grocery shopping again after treatment.
Beverly, 70
Helena, OK
Excited to be able to do simple things again, like walk to the kitchen, get coffee and spend time with grandkids.
Donald, 67
Columbus, IN
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with his 23 grandchildren.
Charlie, 68
Fairfax, VA
High school champion swimmer and is now back in the pool twice a week and spending time with grandkids.
Randy Ayers
Virginia
Randy’s now able to take care of and ride her horse without oxygen for the first time in years.
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, Darryl is now adding trips, including New Orleans, to his bucket list.
Letitia, 58
Dublin, Ireland
An outdoorsy person with a happy disposition was able to regain her independence with treatment.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
Margaret, 68
Winchester, VA
Before valves she could walk for maybe 10 minutes. Now she is walking 1-1.5 miles without shortness of breath.
Jeffrey, 65
Stanford, CA
An active electrician back out in the world busy getting the things done that he couldn’t do before the valves.
Pamela, 61
Indianapolis, IN
She is now active in her church again and going to the jazz club with friends thanks to Zephyr Valves.
Martha, 66
Denison, TX
Social butterfly is back to carrying her favorite purses and traveling with her husband.
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.
Jeffrey, 61
Concord, NC
Retired paramedic and avid fisherman is now able to enjoy time with his first grandchild after treatment.
Shelley, 62
Peoria, AZ
Grandmother of six looking forward to visiting them without being completely tied to her oxygen tank.
Please review the safety information provided on this site. Results may vary.
Join the others who took control of their severe COPD/emphysema and got back to living life on their terms with the Zephyr Valve.
See How Patients Feel After the Zephyr Valve Treatment
Billy, 75
Cheyenne, WY
A Navy veteran was able to take his first full deep breath in decades after he woke up from getting his Zephyr Valves.
Ralph, 57
Bristol, WI
Ralph wasn’t always health oriented, but after the Zephyr Valve treatment he wants to do a 5K.
Jeanene, 58
Bogata, TX
COPD awareness advocate and great grandmother spreading the word about lung health with her orange wardrobe!
Dyan, 82
Mission Viejo, CA
At 82 years young, Dyan is enjoying her active lifestyle again after treatment with Zephyr Valves!
Roxy, 68
Plainwell, MI
Retired paramedic was referred by his doctor to get Zephyr Valves. He is now back to traveling!
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Cindy, 56
Carlisle, Kentucky
Wife and mom who loves to travel and watch her daughter’s bowling tournaments!
Bruce, 69
Chandler, AZ
Loving husband, father, and grandfather whose goal is to get back to caring for his daughter with special needs.
Regina, 64
Pritchett, TX
Able to walk up and down the stairs and do her own grocery shopping again after treatment.
Beverly, 70
Helena, OK
Excited to be able to do simple things again, like walk to the kitchen, get coffee and spend time with grandkids.
Gail, 61
Racine, WI
Two years after having Zephyr Valves, she is still going strong, now able to do electric slide with her daughters.
Donald, 67
Columbus, IN
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with his 23 grandchildren.
Lance, 64
Dayton, OH
Plumber who enjoys golf, socializing with friends, and spending time with his grandkids.
Tommi, 57
Louisville, KY
Despite using multiple medications her COPD was getting worse. Now she says it feels like she’s won the lottery.
Jim, 76
Albany, NY
Great-grandfather says he has a new lease on life and can now enjoy the family summer trip to Cape Cod and play golf.
JC, 77
Zephyrhills, FL
Retired railroad engineer back fishing in the Florida sunshine and spending time with his wife.
John, 78
Chicago, IL
Air Force Veteran saw a 20% improvement in his lung function. He can now enjoy long walks with his wife again.
Jack, 77
Tampa, FL
A husband who is excited to get back to doing what he loves — fishing, carving and whittling.
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.
Charlie, 68
Fairfax, VA
High school champion swimmer and is now back in the pool twice a week and spending time with grandkids.
Randy Ayers
Virginia
Randy’s now able to take care of and ride her horse without oxygen for the first time in years.
Lynn, 54
Coolidge, AZ
Mom who loves the outdoors and traveling is excited to spend quality time with her girls.
Karen, 62
Melbourne, FL
Grandma who is able to get back to the water sports she loves and spend time with her family.
Cheri, 63
Springfield, OR
Retired nurse, mother, and grandmother achieved her goal of swimming with dolphins after Zephyr Valves.
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, Darryl is now adding trips, including New Orleans, to his bucket list.
Letitia, 58
Dublin, Ireland
An outdoorsy person with a happy disposition was able to regain her independence with treatment.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
Margaret, 68
Winchester, VA
Before valves she could walk for maybe 10 minutes. Now she is walking 1-1.5 miles without shortness of breath.
Jeffrey, 65
Stanford, CA
An active electrician back out in the world busy getting the things done that he couldn’t do before the valves.
Pamela, 61
Indianapolis, IN
She is now active in her church again and going to the jazz club with friends thanks to Zephyr Valves.
Martha, 66
Denison, TX
Social butterfly is back to carrying her favorite purses and traveling with her husband.
Gary, 72
Monroe, LA
Driving more than eight hours didn’t stop this southern gentleman from getting his Zephyr Valves.
Paul, 58
White Cloud, MI
Self-proclaimed “workaholic” is not only back to work, but back to enjoying the outdoors with his 16 grandchildren.
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.
Jeffrey, 61
Concord, NC
Retired paramedic and avid fisherman is now able to enjoy time with his first grandchild after treatment.
Shelley, 62
Peoria, AZ
Grandmother of six looking forward to visiting them without being completely tied to her oxygen tank.
Bev, 72
United Kingdom
Former passionate walker is now riding his exercise bike 6 times a week and is back to doing what he loves.
Flo, 63
Texas City, TX
She retired from her dream job due to her health. Now, she made it her mission to help others breathe easier.
Nancy, 69
Grand Rapids, MI
Great-aunt who heard about Zephyr Valves on the news and was the 2nd person in Michigan to get them.
Carl, 71
DuBois, PA
Carl’s goal was to walk his daughter down the aisle. After just four weeks, he was next to her on her wedding day.
Cindi, 66
Port O’Connor, TX
After hearing about Zephyr Valves online, she made an appointment. Now, Cindy says she is living life on her terms.
Cindy, 56
Carlisle, KY
Cindy’s husband closed his business to become her caretaker. Now, she takes care of herself and travels again.
Michael
California
Professional trumpet player who is back on stage and in the spotlight just 30 days after getting his Zephyr Valves.
Aldine
Nevada
After being told to get used to the idea of hospice, she got a second opinion and was in the clinical trial for Zephyr Valves.
Please review the safety information provided on this site. Results may vary.
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