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Bronchial Thermoplasty

• First in Dallas/Fort Worth to perform
• The first and only non drug therapy for Asthma
• Now FDA Approved

BT is a bronchoscopy based procedure that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy (or heat) to reduce the amount of excess airway smooth muscle (ASM) present in the airways and limit its ability to contract and narrow the airway. A complete BT treatment is performed in three outpatient procedure visits, each scheduled approximately three weeks apart.

BT Device

Benefits of BT

32% reduction in asthma attacks
66% reduction in days lost from work/school/other daily activities due to asthma
73% reduction in hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms
84% reduction in emergency room visits for respiratory symptoms
Improved asthma quality of life.
Stable safety profile observed out to 5 years.

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