Methods of evaluating individuals having reversible obstructive pulmonary disease
US7992572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2029 |
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- 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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