Bronchial Thermoplasty Find a Location Find a Doctor Pulmonary Services Pulmonary Services Lung Conditions Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Lung Cancer Sleep Apnea Pulmonary Testing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Lung Screenings Pulmonary Function Testing Pulmonary Treatments Bronchial Thermoplasty Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Pulmonary Rehabilitation Testimonials Questions to Ask Yourself Before Considering This Procedure Are you an asthma patient experiencing severe symptoms without relief from your current medications? Have you experienced multiple asthma “attacks” within one year? Are you an asthma patient that finds daily activities a difficult task? Are you an asthma patient that has been to the Emergency Room multiple times within one year? An Outpatient Solution Bronchial Thermoplasty is an outpatient bronchoscopy procedure that is performed by our specialized St. Elizabeth Pulmonary team. This procedure uses heat to help decrease the amount of muscle in the airways. By decreasing the amount of muscle in the airways, this will help reduce the number of asthma attacks a patient will experience. This treatment is recommended for asthma patients that are 18 years or older. If you are an asthmatic that is not able to enjoy life due to the severe limitations of your lung condition; it might be time to talk to your doctor about other alternatives. The St. Elizabeth Pulmonary team has been specially trained to provide this service to their most needed patients. Resources: Boston Scientific- Bronchial Thermoplasty American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine