bronchial thermoplasty

has anyone had this new asthma treatment ""bronchial thermoplasty"" its a new treatment that my asthma specialist has developed, i am due to have this treatment in about 6months and just wondered uf anyone has had it yet an if there are any side effects to it.

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I copied this information from the internet for you.

As expected, bronchial thermoplasty is associated with quite a few side effects, especially within a day or two of the procedure. Most people experienced some form of side effects, most commonly irritation or infection of the lungs, and nearly 10% had to be hospitalized as a result of complications from the procedure. Despite this, most side effects weren’t life threatening, and most people got better within a day or two after the procedure.

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This treatment has just completed a joint trial period in Europe and USA . Long term effects unknown at present tho test subjects showed improvement in asthma control and quality of life. Side effects had been respiratory complications following the proceedure and collapse in segments of the lungs. After treatment o these complications improvement of asthma still occurred.

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I don't know much about it but I think Newcastle Freeman hossie has been dabbling with it.

I would be interested in hearing opinions of people who have had this treatment.

It sounds a little brutal to me.

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Wot I'm told is that they do laser/ heat treatment to the lining of the airways. This damages the wall in doing so the lining is unable to react to triggers and as such unable to become inflamed in

Presentation. Glasgow also did testing. I'm Hoping the prof I'm under get licensed to perform This treatment as I'm told I should b a suitable candidate. Will try anything to get asthma under control and my life back.

Plus fed up wie side effects of the prednisolone. Diabetes, weight gain,high blood pressure, crap bones and dizziness to name a few