Devices and methods for reducing parasympathetic nerve activity in patients with a respiratory syndrome
US12318638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to a method of reducing excess mucosa production and/or secretion in the respiratory tract, comprising: introducing into a respiratory tract lumen a device configured for damaging nerve tissue or blocking neural conduction in the surroundings of said lumen, the device comprising a plurality of energy emitters; positioning the energy emitters of the device inside the lumen at a distance from walls of the lumen; and activating the energy emitters to emit energy suitable to damage the nerve tissue enough to suppress parasympathetic nerve activity which causes excess mucosa production and/or secretion.
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