In this video, Dr Nicholas Wilsmore (Respiratory & Sleep Physician) provides an overview of endobronchial valve therapy for people living with severe COPD. Dr Wilsmore answers some of the commonly asked questions on endobronchial valves such as:
- What is endobronchial valve treatment
- The benefits and risks of this treatment
- Eligibility criteria
- Referral and testing process
- Post-procedure recovery
Dr Nicholas Wilsmore is a Respiratory & Sleep physician with an interest in interventional pulmonology, lung cancer, pleural diseases, COPD management & sleep disorders. He has procedural expertise in endobronchial valve treatments.
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This video was sponsored by Pulmonx Australia.
Complications of endobronchial valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.
