Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR)
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is an innovative treatment option using bronchoscopy to treat severe emphysema.
Our pulmonologists help you get the treatment you need to breathe easier
When you suffer from emphysema, the air sacs in your lungs become damaged, making it difficult for you to breathe well and keeping your body from getting the oxygen it needs.
Over three million people in the United States alone suffer from emphysema, a condition which can drastically affect your health and lifestyle.
The air sacs in the lungs absorb oxygen from the air you breathe and transport it into the blood stream. The oxygen moves around your body, where your cells use it for energy to perform necessary functions like moving your muscles, thinking or keeping your heart pumping. Without enough oxygen, your organs can suffer. You may experience less endurance, have trouble thinking clearly or remembering things well.
Besides the lack of oxygen, the symptoms of emphysema can disrupt other aspects of your health. Because you have difficulty breathing, you may have insomnia, which means you cannot fall or stay asleep.
The shortness of breath associated with emphysema may prevent you from exercising, raising your risk for obesity and heart disease. In its most severe forms, emphysema can cause your lungs to collapse, a life-threatening condition.
Over three million people in the United States alone suffer from emphysema, a condition which can drastically affect your health and lifestyle.
The air sacs in the lungs absorb oxygen from the air you breathe and transport it into the blood stream. The oxygen moves around your body, where your cells use it for energy to perform necessary functions like moving your muscles, thinking or keeping your heart pumping. Without enough oxygen, your organs can suffer. You may experience less endurance, have trouble thinking clearly or remembering things well.
Besides the lack of oxygen, the symptoms of emphysema can disrupt other aspects of your health. Because you have difficulty breathing, you may have insomnia, which means you cannot fall or stay asleep.
The shortness of breath associated with emphysema may prevent you from exercising, raising your risk for obesity and heart disease. In its most severe forms, emphysema can cause your lungs to collapse, a life-threatening condition.
IU Health physicians develop individualized treatment plans for your needs to minimize the impact of emphysema on your daily life. They focus on getting you back to better health by providing high quality care every step of the way. IU Health has the only healthcare system in Indiana that performs lung transplants.
Your physicians conduct emphysema and COPD research that gives you access to the latest treatments and knowledge of emphysema. Your IU Health Pulmonology & Respiratory Care physicians offer comprehensive treatment for emphysema, including:
IU Health physicians develop individualized treatment plans for your needs to minimize the impact of emphysema on your daily life. They focus on getting you back to better health by providing high quality care every step of the way. IU Health has the only healthcare system in Indiana that performs lung transplants.
Your physicians conduct emphysema and COPD research that gives you access to the latest treatments and knowledge of emphysema. Your IU Health Pulmonology & Respiratory Care physicians offer comprehensive treatment for emphysema, including:
Your opinion about this website is important to us. Would you be willing to answer a few questions to help us evaluate and improve our website?