Abstract:
A medical device may include a stimulation member configured to apply a stimulus to a nerve that is configured to control a contraction of an airway distal to the nerve, and a measurement member configured to measure an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The medical device also may include an energy delivery element configured to deliver energy to tissue defining the airway to reduce an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The energy delivery element may be disposed at or distally of the stimulation member.
Abstract:
A method of treating an airway of a lung may include inserting a medical device into the airway, and delivering an agent from the medical device to a nerve disposed within or adjacent the airway to damage the nerve sufficient to reduce an ability of the nerve to send nerve signals.
Abstract:
A medical device may include a stimulation member configured to apply a stimulus to a nerve that is configured to control a contraction of an airway distal to the nerve, and a measurement member configured to measure an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The medical device also may include an energy delivery element configured to deliver energy to tissue defining the airway to reduce an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The energy delivery element may be disposed at or distally of the stimulation member.
Abstract:
A method of treating an airway of a lung may include inserting a medical device into the airway, and delivering an agent from the medical device to a nerve disposed within or adjacent the airway to damage the nerve sufficient to reduce an ability of the nerve to send nerve signals.