title: [Bronchial thermoplasty--a novel method for the treatment of severe asthma].
abstract: Bronchial thermoplasty was approved for treating severe refractory asthma that is not well controlled by high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilator therapy. This article reviews its indications, its safety profile, evidence of short-term and long-term efficacy, and clinical protocols.
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Fruchter
authors.forename: Mordechai R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids