Method for treating an asthma attack
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Abstract
A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed.
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32 Claims
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1-14. -14. (canceled)
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15. A method for treating lung disease comprising:
applying energy to an airway wall to alter the airway wall in such a manner that a resistance to airflow of the airway is decreased. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30-31. -31. (canceled)
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32. A method for treating lung disease comprising:
applying energy to or from an airway wall to alter the airway wall in such a manner that a resistance to airflow of the airway is decreased.
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