Bronchial thermoplasty: A new treatment for severe refractory asthma

Thomas R. Gildea; Sumita B. Khatri; Mario Castro

doi:10.3949/ccjm.78a.10185

Bronchial thermoplasty: A new treatment for severe refractory asthma

Thomas R. Gildea, Sumita B. Khatri, Mario Castro

Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

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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
Pages (from-to)	477-485
Number of pages	9
Journal	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Volume	78
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10185
State	Published - Jul 2011

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