Bronchial thermoplasty increases airway volume measured by functional respiratory imaging

Bronchial thermoplasty increases airway volume measured by functional respiratory imaging

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to use CT scanning with computational fluid dynamics to evaluate the mechanisms by which Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) improves asthmatic symptoms. Methods The study was conducted in a university teaching hospital, experienced in performing BT. Imaging...

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Main Authors: D. Langton, G. Sloan, C. Banks, K. Bennetts, V. Plummer, F. Thien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Asthma
Bronchial thermoplasty
Airway volume
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1132-9

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