The acute effects of bronchial thermoplasty on FEV1

BackgroundThe most common adverse effect of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is short-term aggravation of asthma immediately following the procedure. However, the magnitude and duration of this deterioration, and its predisposing factors are yet to be quantitated. This information will be particularly important as BT is extended to include more severely obstructed patients.MethodsIn this prospective, observational study of 20 consecutive patients...