Technology description:
The Alair® Bronchial Thermoplasty System is a novel device for airway smooth muscle reduction in adults with severe asthma. A catheter, which is inserted into the lungs through the nose or mouth, delivers radiofrequency energy via an electrode array at its tip. This reduces the amount of smooth muscle which may help alleviate the symptoms of severe asthma. If proven to be effective, this may provide a treatment option for patients whose symptoms cannot be adequately controlled with drugs alone.
