Has anyone had a thermal bronschosopy? - Living with Asthma

Living with Asthma

3,581 members737 posts

Has anyone had a thermal bronschosopy?

Andie13 profile image
7 Replies

Has anyone had a thermal bronschosopy? I've been on high doses of steroids for over two months and was hospitalized for a week to get IV steroids round the clock and my asthma still is not under control. My pulmonologist is recommending a thermal bronchopsy and I"m in the process of being evaluated. I have to have a CT scan of my chest and a pulmonary lung function test to determine if I'm a good candidate. Thanks

Written by
Andie13 profile image
Andie13
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
Thebird profile image
Thebird

I was being considered for BT in early 2021. My Pulmonologist felt on one hand that it would benefit me, on the other hand the procedure would be to risky for me. He said that the procedure had never been studied on a patient as severe as myself. So I never had it done. It’s bittersweet. I wanted a silver bullet, but I also didn’t want to deal with the unknowns. Assuming we are talking about the same thing Bronchial Thermoplasty BT. The procedure is done in 3 out patient appointments.

Andie13 profile image
Andie13

@Thebird Hi Thanks for the reply. Yes we are talking about BT, done in 3 outpatient appointments. I still don't know whether I will be accepted. I hear it's risky and can trigger an attack and I might have to stay in the hospital overnight. I want a silver bullet too.

Putnam profile image
PutnamAsthma Captain

I’ve read a lot about it, also looking for the magic bullet. The results are not that great according to research that I have read. But if it’s a last option, I would consider it also.

Jjude1003 profile image
Jjude1003

I had it done. My symptoms have always been more tightness than wheezing/mucus. Most people struggle right after the procedures and it takes some time to recover and see the benefits. It definitely helped me.

Andie13 profile image
Andie13 in reply to Jjude1003

Thank you

hilary39 profile image
hilary39

If you're on Facebook there is a great BT group. I haven't had BT but I joined that group to learn about people's experiences. Just anecdotally it seems like 50% of people improve and 50% of people stay the same and don't see much of an improvement. If you join the group, there is a lot of info in comments in the archives.

Andie13 profile image
Andie13 in reply to hilary39

Thanks hlary39. Appreciate the info.

You may also like...

Has anyone been diagnosed with e-asthma?

My asthma has gotten worse in my 50s but I have two known triggers: cats and nuts. Cats have always...

Had anyone tried Mullein tea and black seed oil for asthma?

block my airways and cause my tight chest. I was on seretide 250 two puffs a day and spiriva...

Has anyone gotten dizzy and light headed when coughing, even though you have good oxygen levels?

Are steroid tablets safe?

doctor has given me tablet steroids to take becuase I had a really bad asthma attack but i don't...

Anyone a smoker?

that I smoke cigarettes. I know it’s making my asthma worse and I also know I have been trying hard...