Emphysema, a chronic lung condition that results in difficulty breathing due to damage to the air sacs in the lungs, is a major cause of shortness of breath. At Emirates Hospitals, innovative treatments like lung coils and valves offer advanced solutions to patients with severe emphysema, particularly those who have not responded to traditional treatments. These procedures are designed to improve lung function, reduce symptoms, and enhance the overall quality of life.
Lung Coils for Emphysema
Lung coil treatment is a breakthrough solution for patients with severe emphysema. In this minimally invasive procedure, small coils are inserted into the lungs through a bronchoscope. The coils compress the damaged parts of the lungs, creating space for healthier lung tissue to expand. This leads to:
- Improved airflow
- Enhanced oxygen exchange
- Better lung capacity
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia or sedation, making it less invasive than traditional surgeries. The coils reduce the volume of the damaged lung tissue, allowing healthier portions of the lungs to function more effectively.
Benefits of Lung Coils:
- Minimally invasive: Requires only small incisions or no incisions at all.
- Improved lung function: Helps healthier lung tissue expand for better airflow.
- Quick recovery: Patients usually recover faster compared to traditional surgery.
Lung Valves for Emphysema
Lung valves are another innovative option for emphysema patients. In this procedure, one-way valves are inserted into the airways to allow air to escape from damaged lung areas, preventing them from over-expanding. This helps:
- Reduce hyperinflation
- Relieve shortness of breath
- Direct airflow to healthier parts of the lung
Like lung coils, lung valves are implanted via a minimally invasive procedure, allowing for quicker recovery and less disruption to lung tissue. This treatment is especially beneficial for patients who have not responded well to medications or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Benefits of Lung Valves:
- Reduces lung hyperinflation: Helps manage symptoms like shortness of breath.
- Improves lung function: Redirects airflow to healthier lung regions.
- Less invasive: Provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
At Emirates Hospitals, both lung coil and lung valve treatments are performed by experienced pulmonologists using advanced techniques and equipment, ensuring that each patient receives optimal care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lung coils are small, flexible devices inserted into the lungs to compress damaged areas and allow healthy lung tissue to expand, improving airflow and oxygen exchange.
Lung valves are one-way valves placed in the airways to prevent air from entering damaged parts of the lung, reducing hyperinflation and improving lung function.
Both treatments are minimally invasive, and patients typically experience minimal discomfort, with the procedures performed under local anesthesia or sedation.
Recovery time is typically quick, with most patients resuming normal activities within a few days to a week, as the procedures are less invasive than traditional surgery.
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