Method for treating an asthma attack
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1. A method for treating asthma comprising:
- transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway in a lung such that a diameter of the airway is increased.
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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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1. A method for treating asthma comprising:
transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway in a lung such that a diameter of the airway is increased. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for treating asthma in a lung having a constricted airway comprising:
transferring energy to an airway wall of said constricted airway sufficient to open said airway. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for treating asthma comprising:
transferring energy from an airway wall of an airway in a lung such that a diameter of the airway is increased.
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16. A method for treating asthma in a lung having a constricted airway comprising:
transferring energy from an airway wall of said constricted airway sufficient to open said airway.
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