Modification of airways by application of energy
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    发明授权
    Modification of airways by application of energy 有权
    通过应用能源改变航空公司

    公开(公告)号:US06411852B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-25

    申请号:US09296040

    申请日:1999-04-21

    IPC分类号: A61F712

    摘要: A method for decreasing responsiveness or decreasing resistance to airflow of airways involves the transfer of energy to or from the airway walls to prevent or reduce airway constriction and other symptoms of lung diseases. The treatment reduces the ability of the airways to contract during an acute narrowing of the airways, reduces mucus plugging of the airways, and/or increases the airway diameter. The method provides a longer duration and/or more effective treatment for lung diseases than currently used drug treatments, and obviate patient compliance issues.

    摘要翻译: 降低呼吸道反应性或降低气道阻力的方法涉及将能量传递到气道壁或从气道壁传递,以防止或减少气道收缩和肺部疾病的其他症状。 该治疗降低了在气道急性变窄期间气道收缩的能力,减少气道的粘液堵塞和/或增加气道直径。 该方法提供比目前使用的药物治疗更长的持续时间和/或更有效的肺部疾病治疗,并且消除患者依从性问题。