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Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR)
Need Immediate Care?
For emergency services, call 911.
For non-emergency walk-in care, try an ExpressCARE location.
Need help scheduling or have a question?
Call 888-402-LVHN (5846).
If you have severe COPD or emphysema, you may struggle to catch your breath while doing everyday tasks. This is because the damaged parts of your lungs have lost their ability to release trapped air and have become overinflated. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) places tiny, one-way valves that allow trapped air to be exhaled and prevents more air from becoming trapped. This helps you breathe better and do more in life.
The valves are placed via bronchoscopy, with no incision or cutting, so benefits are achieved without many of the risks of traditional surgical options. The procedure is usually complete in under an hour.
Who can benefit from BLVR?
Only a BLVR-trained physician can determine if you are a candidate. You may be evaluated for BLVR if you: