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Methods of evaluating individuals having reversible obstructive pulmonary disease

US8464723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2011
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2031

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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