Radiofrequency Bronchial Thermoplasty (Alair System)

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Clinical Summary

Clinical Overview & Disease Information

Delivers thermal radiofrequency energy (65°C) to airway smooth muscle in 3 sessions reducing severe asthma attacks.

Clinical Insight: Undergoing bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma at our accredited centers provides international patients with access to state-of-the-art navigation robotics, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and world-renowned surgical teams at a fraction of Western costs.

Clinical Manifestations

Signs & Symptoms

Early Symptoms

• • Early respiratory symptoms
• • Mild Severe persistent asthma uncontrolled despite high-dose inhalers & biologics

Common Symptoms

• • Persistent Severe persistent asthma uncontrolled despite high-dose inhalers & biologics
• • Shortness of breath on exertion
• • Chronic cough or wheezing

Emergency Symptoms

• • Acute respiratory failure SpO2 < 88%
• • Massive hemoptysis or severe pneumothorax

Etiology & Demographics

Causes & Risk Factors

Primary Causes & Etiology

• Severe Refractory Asthma
• Tobacco smoke & occupational dust exposure
• Airway hyperresponsiveness & parenchymal fibrosis

Who is at Higher Risk?

• Patients diagnosed with Severe Refractory Asthma
• Patients requiring expert pulmonology care

Pre-Operative Protocol

Diagnostic Evaluation & Testing

Diagnostic Test	Clinical Purpose / What It Shows
HRCT Chest & Spirometry PFT Assessment for Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma	High-resolution anatomical imaging and pulmonary function evaluation

Surgical Techniques

Comprehensive Treatment Options

Minimally Invasive: Interventional / VATS Surgery for Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma

Primary Choice

Board-certified pulmonologist or thoracic surgeon executed procedure.

Key Advantages:

Minimally invasive keyhole or endoscopic approach

Preserves lung capacity

High clinical success

Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Care for Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma

Complex Cases

Comprehensive surgical or medical therapy protocol.

Recommended For:

Advanced pulmonary pathology

Failed initial medical therapy

Advanced Medical Technologies Available in Partner Hospitals

Uniportal VATS Surgery EBUS-TBNA Staging Zephyr Endobronchial Valves

Clinical Risk Warning

Possible Complications If Untreated

Transient air leak

Bronchoscopic irritation

Post-procedure cough

Post-Operative Milestone

Recovery Timeline, Diet & Lifestyle Care

Recovery Timeline

Procedure / Stage	Expected Recovery Duration
Post-Procedure Recovery	24 to 48 hours
Chest Drain Removal / Discharge	3 to 5 days
Full Active Living	2 to 3 weeks

Recommended Post-Treatment Diet

• High protein balanced nutrition
• Hydration 2.5L/day

Essential Lifestyle Changes

• Perform incentive spirometry daily
• Strict complete smoking cessation

When to Contact a Doctor Urgently:

Sudden shortness of breath

Coughing up fresh blood

Fever > 100.4°F

Long-Term Health

Prevention & Long-Term Health

Complete smoking cessation and annual low-dose CT screening for smokers

Transparent Benchmark

Global Cost Comparison Matrix

Procedure	USA (Avg)	India (ISG Network)	Turkey (Avg)	Thailand (Avg)
Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma	$35,000	$3,800	$8,500	$9,500

Patient Knowledgebase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of treatment for Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma?

The main goal is restoring optimal pulmonary function and resolving breathlessness under board-certified pulmonologists.