Expert Q&A: COPD and Advanced Emphysema

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COPD and advanced emphysema can greatly affect individuals' lung function and hinder their ability to lead a fulfilling life. Fortunately, there are promising and innovative treatments available that have the potential to improve the quality of life for those who are struggling. We discuss the latest treatment options with UChicago Medicine experts including Dr. Kyle Hogarth, Pulmonologist and Professor of Medicine, Dr. Ajay Wagh, Interventional Pulmonologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Renea Jablonski, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Dr. Lucia Madariaga, Assistant Professor of Surgery.
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Dr. Kyle Hogarth's introduction
01:09 Dr. Wagh's introduction
01:28 Explain COPD procedures
02:54 What happens to the lungs with COPD
03:34 Explain your procedure for COPD or advanced emphysema
04:50 How do you replace valves?
06:13 How does a patient prepare for this procedure?
07:08 How does a patient rehabilitate after this procedure?
08:12 How long does this procedure take?
08:31 How does this procedure impact a patient?
10:32 How important is smoking to emphysema?
13:16 Discuss the clinical trials at this moment
14:44 Why is UChicago Medicine special for these procedures?
16:36 Explain this new software that searches for emphysema
17:56 What's the difference between COPD and emphysema?
19:48 Dr. Madariaga's introduction
19:58 Explain lung volume reduction surgery
21:08 Why does a patient need lung volume reduction?
22:27 How do patients know they need lung volume reduction?
23:55 When is a lung transplant required?
24:34 How does someone get referred to this program?
25:19 How does a patient feel after a lung volume reduction feel?

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@user-lp8qp2un9v 6 ай бұрын

I agree living with emphasizea is extremely challenging there are things that are available but not in USA I've tried rehab but it was extremely hard not being able to get around oh I try daily if reduction surgery works please try to help all ofus

@user-by4im4nm7s 5 ай бұрын

Can r Either valve be used what about collateral ventilation I'm 89 rll my traping is up,there 2000 plus would a valve help bring down the traping

@user-lp8qp2un9v 6 ай бұрын

I pray one thing or another will help I'm up for any thing to help going down fast borderline for valve waiting on new results but they want to retake a CT first know in march

@user-lp8qp2un9v 2 ай бұрын

Well I didn't get the value on 4/29 I have cv but I saw a report dated 2/27this yr that pulmomx had a win with fixing cv with areoseal I reached out to them the VP got involved along with the girls there told me the trail will start soon around the country luckily I saw report I want to thank the staff Mindy and Alice and the vp of marketing for the help I do much want to get in study need the valves there hope I asked about the surgery reduction said they didn't do them bad for u ? At this point I would give it a shot daily life is so hard depression anyone knows how I can get the surgery I'll take my chances

@user-lp8qp2un9v 6 ай бұрын

Collateral ventilation is the key coils look interesting maybe my doctor said she help me but I been waiting to die honestly struggling day to day