LATEST MICROWAVE TREATMENT:
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Today's newspaper describes a similar treatment for severe asthma using microwaves.
Treatment for severe asthma now given in Tulsa; first patient finishes procedure
The procedure, called bronchial thermoplasty, heats and reduces extra muscle in the airway wall to open up the airways and allow for better breathing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the procedure in April 2010. It involves a catheter traveling to the lungs through a bronchoscope inserted through the nose or mouth. The tip of the catheter can expand to touch the airways, delivering radiofrequency energy that heats the airway wall to 149 degrees.
After two treatments, Bardin says he already feels better. He's able to take deeper breaths, which means he can move more quickly.
He looks forward to maybe playing sports again, particularly basketball with his children.
What's next? Microwave popcorn?
Edited by Rogerdodger, 28 May 2012 - 11:44 AM.
