Study: Implanted coils help some lung disease patients

CHICAGO (AP) — A novel, minimally invasive way to treat severe breathing problems caused by lung disease showed modest but promising benefits in a small French study.
The technique involves inserting several small metal alloy coils through a scope into the lungs, aiming to tighten diseased tissue and open up healthy airways. It’s among experimental alternatives to major lung-reduction surgery for patients with emphysema, a common feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or C