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Method for treating an asthma attack

  • US 8,584,681 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2010
  • Issued: 11/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for treating lung disease, the method comprising:

  • advancing an energy delivery device into a lung airway, wherein the energy delivery device includes a thermocouple disposed thereon; and

    applying energy from the energy delivery device to smooth muscle of a lung airway to reduce a volume of or debulk the smooth muscle surrounding the lung airway in an amount to improve airflow in the airway.

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