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Bronchial Thermoplasty: Anesthetic Considerations

Published on December 27, 2012 By admin

Bronchial thermoplasty is a new procedure, approved by the FDA in 2010, for the treatment of severe asthma.  It is a procedure where heat is applied to the bronchial wall to reduce the amount of smooth muscle and reduce its’ ability to contract.  Bronchial thermoplasty is a non-drug procedure for severe persistent asthma in patients 18 years […]