VOLUME REDUCTION

(BLVR)

A cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure is available for patients who suffer from severe emphysema and hyperinflation and meet cer ain criteria. BLVR places valves in the airways leading to the diseased parts of the lung. This procedure helps patients breathe easier and improves their quality of life. You must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the surgery:

■ Emphysema must be localized, and there must be adequate healthy lung tissue

■ Cannot have significant heart failur

■ Quit smoking

■ Participate in pulmonary rehabilitation

Get Relief from COPD

To schedule an appointment with a pulmonologist at Houston Methodist Baytown, visit houstonmethodist.org/pulmonology or call 281.428.4510