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Bronchial thermoplasty is an endoscopic intervention wherein controlled thermal energy is applied to the walls of the bronchial airways to impact on airway remodeling including reduction of smooth muscle mass. Goorsenberg et al (Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2020 Jul 28; https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201911-2298oc) performed a randomized controlled trial to examine whether the resulting reduced airway smooth muscle (ASM) would improve asthma control. Bronchial thermoplasty decreased ASM mass and improved asthma symptom control and quality of life.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: News beyond our pages Source Type: research