Global assessment after bronchial thermoplasty: The patient's perspective

Reported clinical benefits of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) in 16 subjects with asthma (reduced airway hyperresponsiveness, improved peak flow, increased symptom-free days) motivated an assessment of quality of life changes and patient satisfaction with the procedure. A 13-item questionnaire was administered 2 months after the last patient completed the 12-month follow-up (i.e. 14-36 months post-BT). Patients reported an increased ability to …