{"id":90906,"date":"2024-06-27T11:51:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulmonx.com\/?p=90906"},"modified":"2025-01-27T15:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T20:33:00","slug":"cornelius-67","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulmonx.com\/uk-en\/cornelius-67\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornelius, 67"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cornelius’ Story on Severe COPD\/Emphysema<\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Procedure Details:<\/h3>\n

Age at Treatment: <\/strong>67
Hospital: <\/strong>Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Date of Procedure: <\/strong>May, 2020<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Life Before Zephyr\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Valves:<\/h2>\n

I\u2019d describe myself as outgoing and chatty, with a competitive streak. I\u2019ve always loved horses \u2014 they\u2019re my lifelong passion. When you have horses, they become a part of your family.<\/p>\n

I used to ride for a living. I was a show jumper, and I absolutely loved competing. It gave me such a thrill! I competed professionally until 1998 when I sustained an injury.<\/p>\n

Then, I became a farmer and started teaching others to horse ride, which brought me so much joy. That is, until I became too unwell with emphysema to teach.<\/p>\n

I was diagnosed with COPD in around 1990, after struggling with shortness of breath. It wasn\u2019t too bad at first, but my condition kept getting worse over time.<\/p>\n

It got to the point where I was breathless every day. This had a huge impact on my life. The worst thing was the tiredness. Being breathless is exhausting.<\/p>\n

My tiredness started to affect other things too, like my memory. I\u2019d be going to the shop, and I\u2019d have to stop so many times to catch my breath that, by the time I got to the shop, I couldn\u2019t remember what I\u2019d gone out to buy!<\/p>\n

Not being able to breathe properly makes everything tough. Even really basic things that you used to take from granted, like bending over to do up your shoe. You feel like you\u2019re choking for air, and you just can\u2019t do it.<\/p>\n

The medication just wasn\u2019t doing the job, so my doctor referred me to see Professor Karen Redmond. She started doing tests and said I was eligible for Zephyr Valve treatment. I said let\u2019s go for it! I trusted her advice completely and I was so fed up with my situation.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Life After Zephyr Valves:<\/h2>\n

Professor Karen Redmond carried out my Zephyr Valve procedure at Mater hospital in Dublin, in May 2020. I was 61. It all went smoothly. I was put to sleep, so I knew nothing about it.<\/p>\n

When I woke up from the anesthetic in the recovery room, and felt absolutely great \u2014 I could breathe again! The results were so good. Honestly, it was such a relief. Not being able to breathe had been so frustrating.<\/p>\n

I recovered really quickly. I think my rapid recovery was because \u2014 other than the emphysema \u2014\u00a0I\u2019ve always been active and healthy. I\u2019m outside all day every day as a farmer, and the exercise does me the world of good.<\/p>\n

With my Zephyr Valves, I\u2019m able to walk across the yard without getting breathless. Soon, I\u2019ll be able to get out again and enjoy a day at the races. I feel like I\u2019m now able to see and enjoy all the good things in life!<\/p>\n

Now lockdown is starting to lift, I have everything to look forward to. The best part is that I\u2019m well enough to teach horse riding again. This means I can finally help my daughter with her training. She\u2019s a great rider and she\u2019s training for three day events. I\u2019m so proud I get to help.<\/p>\n

What would I say to anyone with severe emphysema who is eligible for the Zephyr Valves?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the doctor says you\u2019re eligible, go for it \u2014 100%.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The results of case studies do not necessarily allow conclusions to be drawn in other cases. Results in other cases can be different. Possible complications associated with the endobronchial valve treatment include: Pneumothorax, deterioration of the COPD symptoms, pneumonia, dyspnea and in rare cases death. The Zephyr\u00ae Endobronchial Valve is an implantable bronchial valve intended to control airflow in order to improve lung functions in patients with hyperinflation associated with severe emphysema and\/or to reduce air leaks. The Zephyr Valve is contraindicated for: Patients for whom bronchoscopic procedures are contraindicated; Evidence of active pulmonary infection; Patients with known allergies to Nitinol (nickel-titanium) or its constituent metals (nickel or titanium); Patients with known allergies to silicone; Patients who have not quit smoking. Use is restricted to a trained physician. Prior to use, please reference the Zephyr Endobronchial System Instructions for more information on indications, contraindications, warnings, all precautions, and adverse events.<\/p>\n

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Cornelius’ Story on Severe COPD\/Emphysema Procedure Details: Age at Treatment: 67 Hospital: Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland Date of Procedure: May, 2020 Life Before Zephyr\u00ae\u00a0Valves: I\u2019d describe myself as outgoing and chatty, with a competitive streak. I\u2019ve always loved horses \u2014 they\u2019re my lifelong passion. When you have horses, they become a part of your family. 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