Bronchial Thermoplasty for Severe Asthma with Mucus Hypersecretion

Volume: 58, Issue: 11, Pages: 1613 - 1616
Published: Jun 1, 2019
Abstract
Bronchial thermoplasty (BT), which delivers thermal radiofrequency to the bronchial wall, is an effective therapy for patients with severe persistent uncontrolled asthma. We herein report the case of a 47-year-old man who underwent BT for uncontrolled severe asthma. After BT, his asthma control, asthma-related quality of life, and pulmonary function improved. Furthermore, a histologic examination of transbronchial biopsy specimens revealed a...
Paper Details
Title
Bronchial Thermoplasty for Severe Asthma with Mucus Hypersecretion
Published Date
Jun 1, 2019
Volume
58
Issue
11
Pages
1613 - 1616
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