Bronchial thermoplasty: State of the art
Recommended Citation
Hashmi MD, Khan A, and Shafiq M. Bronchial thermoplasty: State of the art. Respirology 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2022
Publication Title
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
Abstract
Since the publication of a sham-controlled, randomized trial (AIR2) and subsequent marketing approval by the US Food and Drug Administration, we have significantly advanced our understanding of bronchial thermoplasty (BT)'s scientific basis, long-term safety, clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness. In particular, the last 2 years have witnessed multiple research publications on several of these counts. In this review, we critically appraise our evolving understanding of BT's biologic underpinnings and clinical impact, offer an evidence-based patient workflow guide for the busy pulmonologist and highlight both current challenges as well as potential solutions for the researcher and the clinician.
Medical Subject Headings
Asthma/surgery; Bronchi/surgery; Bronchial Thermoplasty; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Humans; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Treatment Outcome; bronchial thermoplasty; cost-effectiveness; efficacy; mechanism of action; safety; severe asthma
PubMed ID
35692074
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
Volume
27
Issue
9
First Page
720
Last Page
729
