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Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Severe Asthma in Clinical Practice in Spain.

Luis Puente-Maestu, Milagros Llanos Flores, Paola Benedetti, Ingrid Frías Benzant, Alicia Oliva Ramos, Julia García de Pedro, Pilar Sanz Sanz, Javier García-López

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Luis Puente-MaestuHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Milagros Llanos FloresHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Paola BenedettiHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Ingrid Frías BenzantHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Alicia Oliva RamosHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Julia García de PedroHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Pilar Sanz SanzHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Javier García-LópezHospital General Universitario "Gregorio Marañón," Servicio de Neumología, Madrid, Spain.
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón · ESUniversidad Complutense de Madrid · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a minimally invasive procedure consisting of application of thermal energy into the airways to produce ablation of the hypertrophic smooth muscle. It was approved for use in moderate-severe asthma in Spain in 2010.

objectivesThe aims of the present study are to analyze the effectiveness and the safety of BT in clinical practice in our center.

methodsParticipants had a confirmed diagnosis of severe asthma and poor control without therapeutic alternative. Effectiveness was measured by comparing exacerbations, admissions rates, asthma control, and medication 1 year prior and 1 year after BT was completed. All complications appearing during the procedure and in the first year were recorded.

resultsPatients had a mean age of 51 (SD 8) years and were predominantly female (17/23). The average number of activations per patient was 147 (16). The number of severe exacerbations was reduced by 75% (

conclusionsBT is effective and safe for severe uncontrolled bronchial asthma in real clinical practice.

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Asthma admissionAsthma controlBronchoscopyBronchoscopy complicationsExacerbationsRadiofrequency

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PMID31988961
PMCPMC6945925
OpenAlexW2899000161

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