Zephyr Valve (IMAGE) Pulmonx Caption El Camino Hospital today announced it is the first hospital in California to have successfully performed the new and recently Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lung valve treatment for patients with severe COPD/emphysema, an incurable lung disease that causes extreme breathing difficulty and constant discomfort for patients. The Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve treatment represents a major advancement because it is the first minimally invasive procedure to help emphysema sufferers breathe easier without major surgery. Credit Pulmonx Corporation - www.MyLungsMyLife.com Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.