Mayo Clinic Q&A: Patients with Advanced Emphysema may Benefit from Lung Volume Reduction

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do doctors determine who is a good candidate for minimally invasive lung volume reduction to treat emphysema? Is it possible to have it done if I have only mild emphysema to slow the disease’s progression? ANSWER: The procedure you mention is intended for people who have advanced emphysema that no longer […]