[Bronchial thermoplasty--a novel method for the treatment of severe asthma].

Oren Fruchter*, Mordechai R. Kramer

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Bronchial thermoplasty was 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, its safety profile, evidence of short-term and long-term efficacy, and clinical protocols.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)352-355, 366
JournalHarefuah
Volume153
Issue number6
StatePublished - Jun 2014

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