Methods of treating asthma
US7273055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.
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