What is Bronchial thermoplasty?
Bronchial thermoplasty offers a non-pharmacological approach to treating severe asthma by utilizing radiofrequency energy to selectively ablate smooth airway muscles during bronchoscopy. FDA-approved in 2010, this innovative procedure targets the smooth muscle in the lungs, reducing its size to prevent constriction and alleviate asthma symptoms. Typically conducted over three sessions, spaced three weeks apart, bronchial thermoplasty is recommended for severe asthma cases resistant to other therapies, with the involvement of a pulmonologist.
Why Bronchial thermoplasty Done?
Bronchial Thermoplasty is done to:
- Enhance patients’ lungs’ airflow who suffer from severe asthma.
- Reduce the smooth muscle lining of the lungs’ airways in order to lessen the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks.
- Facilitate easier breathing by reducing the severe constriction of the airways during an asthma attack.
| Procedure Name | Bronchial Thermoplasty |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Minimally invasive |
| Type of Anesthesia | Local Anesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 30 minutes per session |
| Recovery Duration | No extensive recovery needed |
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