Clinical trial that may help patients breathe easier begins at Central DuPage Hospital

Involvement in the study will last approximately 15 months to five years and include eight to 16 physician appointments. All study-related medical procedures will be performed at no charge to the patient, with patients closely monitored throughout the trial. Participants will also receive up to 12 weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation therapy.

For more information, please call 1-866-457-EASE (3273).

About Broncus Technologies, Inc.

Broncus Technologies, Inc. is developing bronchoscopic interventions for the treatment of chronic lung diseases. Founded in 1997, Broncus Technologies has developed the Exhale® Drug-Eluting Stent for use in the airway bypass procedure, a minimally-invasive procedure to treat emphysema. Airway bypass creates new pathways in the lung for air to escape and may potentially improve the breathing abilities of patients with emphysema. Broncus Technologies is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of airway bypass in the treatment of advanced widespread emphysema. For more information visit www.theEASEtrial.com.

About Central DuPage Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital is a nationally recognized 361-bed facility located in Winfield, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. It is the third most active hospital in Illinois performing total joint replacements. CDH is a leading center for surgical innovations and was one of the first institutions in the nation to offer robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery with bio-engineered bone protein as well as the first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in DuPage County.

Recently, CDH was recognized by U.S. News & World Report on the list of Best Hospitals in the orthopaedics category.

The hospital is part of an interdependent network of health-care organizations and services, including convenient care centers, occupational health services and a full range of options for senior living, home health and hospice care. For more information or to find a doctor, visit www.cdh.org or call (630) 933-4CDH.

Editors Notes

For more information on the EASE Trial at Central DuPage Hospital or to schedule an interview with Dr. Kovitz and a prospective patient, please contact Mindy S. Kolof at 847.317.0408,

For general information on the EASE Trial, airway bypass, or Broncus Technologies, please contact Meghan Oreste at 617-823-1441 or . For more information about the trial, www.EASEtrialUS.com

Dr. Kovitz is not an employee of Central DuPage Hospital and has no personal direct financial affiliation with Broncus Technologies, Inc. The study is sponsored by Broncus Technologies, Inc.