Application Detail
Status
OpenDescription of Medical Service
Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is performed in a bronchoscopy/endoscopy suite and takes about an hour to complete each of the three required treatments. BT is usually conducted under moderate sedation. Post-procedure, patients are observed and monitored for approximately 2-4 hours.Description of Medical Condition
People with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs which react to triggers that set off their asthma. Three main factors cause the airways to narrow:- The inside lining of the airways becomes red and swollen (inflammation);
- Extra mucus (sticky fluid) may be produced, which can block up airways;
- Muscles around the airways squeeze tight (bronchoconstriction).
Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
1384Associated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
-Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
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