Abstract
Bronchial thermoplasty was recently approved for treating severe refractory asthma that is not well controlled by high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilator therapy. This article reviews its indications, evidence of efficacy, and protocols.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 477-485 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2011 |