
Can Bronchial Thermoplasty Improve Lung Functions After Lung Remodeling?

Question: Can bronchial thermoplasty improve lung function after lung remodeling has occurred?
Brief Answer:
No, it won't be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, bronchial thermoplasty can not improve lung functions after lung remodeling.
Honestly speaking, bronchial thermoplasty is advisable only in pure asthma patients who are severely ill and improving with bronchodilators.
Since you are having associated bronchiectesis, this won't help you.
Please let me know
1. What is your last PFT (pulmonary function test) report?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
No, it won't be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, bronchial thermoplasty can not improve lung functions after lung remodeling.
Honestly speaking, bronchial thermoplasty is advisable only in pure asthma patients who are severely ill and improving with bronchodilators.
Since you are having associated bronchiectesis, this won't help you.
Please let me know
1. What is your last PFT (pulmonary function test) report?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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