Cost Comparison Among Moderate Or Severe Persistent Asthma Patients With And Without Asthma Exacerbations

Ivanova, Jasmina I.; Bergman, Rachel; Birnbaum, Howard G.; Colice, Gene; Silverman, Robert A.; McLaurin, Kimmie

doi:10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_meetingabstracts.a3126

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“…This group of severe asthmatics, however, is responsible for a disproportionate share of the morbidity associated with the disease. The severe asthma group is responsible for most of the asthma-related healthcare burden, represented by the costs of hospitalizations, ER visits, physician office visits, and use of medications [3][4][5]. This increased burden of severe asthma reflects the inability of the existing treatment options to adequately control asthma in patients with severe disease.…”

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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A New Therapeutic Option in Severe Uncontrolled Asthma

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2019

Interventional Pulmonology - Principles, Practices and Updates [Working Title]

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Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a new endoscopic treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the management of severe refractory asthma involving the delivery of controlled, therapeutic radiofrequency (RF) energy to the airway wall. It is based on the premise of controlling bronchospasm through a reduction of airway smooth muscle (ASM). Several clinical trials have demonstrated improvements in asthma-related quality of life and a reduction in the number of exacerbations following treatment with BT. However, several questions remain regarding the use of BT, mechanism of action, selection of appropriate patients, and long-term effects. Further studies are expected to elucidate the underlying mechanisms that result in these improvements. This chapter discusses key aspects of BT with a focus on the potential clinical effects of this promising procedure. It also offers insight into the barriers to implementing a successful BT program and strategies for overcoming them.

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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A New Therapeutic Option in Severe Uncontrolled Asthma

Kumar¹

2019

Interventional Pulmonology - Principles, Practices and Updates [Working Title]

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Cost Comparison Among Moderate Or Severe Persistent Asthma Patients With And Without Asthma Exacerbations

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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A New Therapeutic Option in Severe Uncontrolled Asthma

Bronchial Thermoplasty: A New Therapeutic Option in Severe Uncontrolled Asthma

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