Evidence-Based Assessment of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Asthma: Mechanisms and Outcomes

AbstractPurpose of ReviewAsthma is a heterogenous, chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation, obstruction, and hyperresponsiveness that results in debilitating respiratory symptoms. Despite advances in management strategies, severe asthmatics are often not responsive to the standard management and are disproportionately impacted. Bronchial thermoplasty offers a treatment option for this subgroup of severe asthmatics.Recent FindingsMultiple clinical studies have examined bronchial thermoplasty effectiveness and safety in severe asthma. Recent post-market and translational studies have brought new insights into the mechanism of action behind bronchial thermoplasty.SummaryBronchial thermoplasty is a treatment option for severe asthmatics who are not adequately controlled on their current treatment regimen.
Source: Current Respiratory Care Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research