Project I-03

Samanta Lujan Acero

Chronic
inflammatory
disorder
triggers in the
environment.
Intermittent and
recurrent episodes
of...

What causes an
Asthma Attack?
An allergic reaction to
triggers or exposures
Airways swell and fill
with mucus and
secretions
The muscles around the
airways contract and
spasm
Airways can collapse,
causing classic
14 people die each
symptoms, even death
day from asthma
Asthma is not
curable

Bronchial Thermoplasty
It is a new procedure
It is a safe treatment that
mildly heats your airway
walls.
This heating reduces some
of the extra muscle
present in the airways.
This may allow your
airways to stay more open
and help you breathe
better.

Bronchial Thermoplasty for Asthma Success

Story
Jim Riley

Bronchial thermoplasty changed my life,

Riley says. I dont worry about carrying an
inhaler with me anymore. I dont even think
about it.

Jayne Jones
I just hiked five miles, and Im not
wheezing!
Sandy Ball
"I can walk my dogs again, I have
more stamina, and I feel so much
better. It's been a real game
changer."

THANK YOU