Non-Drug Treatment for Severe Asthma (Bronchial Thermoplasty) | El Camino Health

Approved by the FDA in 2010, Bronchial Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive bronchoscopic procedure that uses a bronchoscope to deliver thermal energy to reduce excessive smooth muscle in the airway and increase airflow. Studies show great results for patients with severe asthma:
32% fewer severe asthma attacks
73% reduction in hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms
84% fewer asthma-related emergency room visits
Watch to learn more about this amazing non-drug treatment for severe asthma from Dr. Ganesh Krishna, an interventional pulmonologist and expert in BT treatment.