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.
Jeanene, 58
Bogata, TX
COPD awareness advocate and great grandmother who prides herself on spreading the word about lung health through her vast orange and inspirational wardrobe!
Barbara, 67
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Donald, 67
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with family — including 23 grandchildren.
Charlie, 68
Fairfax, VA
High school champion swimmer and self-proclaimed “Christmas present” is now back in the pool twice a week and spending quality time with his grandkids.
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, he is now adding trips to his bucket list.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired healthcare professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
Margaret, 68
Winchester, VA
Before the valves she could walk for maybe 10 minutes. Now she is walking 1-1.5 miles without getting short 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 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.
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
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 who prides herself on spreading the word about lung health through her vast orange and inspirational wardrobe!
Roxy, 68
Plainwell, MI
Retired paramedic knew that his breathing was getting worse and he needed something more than medications. His doctor referred him to a Zephyr Valve trained physician and he is now back to traveling!
Barbara, 67
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 youngest daughter with special needs.
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
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with family — including 23 grandchildren.
Tommi, 57
Louisville, KY
Despite using multiple inhalers and medications her COPD was getting worse. She decided to get Zephyr Valves. Now Tommi says, although she knows it’s not a cure, she 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 annual family summer trip to Cape Cod — and even playing a full round of 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 after treatment with Zephyr Valves. He can now enjoy long walks with his loving wife again.
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 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.
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, he is now adding trips to his bucket list.
Letitia, 58
Dublin, Ireland
An outdoorsy person with a happy disposition regaining her independence.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired healthcare professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
Margaret, 68
Winchester, VA
Before the valves she could walk for maybe 10 minutes. Now she is walking 1-1.5 miles without getting short 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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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