Dr. Kyle Hogarth on Bronchial Thermoplasty

D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago Medical Center, talks about bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with advanced, hard-to-control asthma. Hogarth describes the rationale behind the procedure, what the patient experiences, and the expected outcome.

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This video is part of a recurring feature on the ScienceLife blog where a University of Chicago Medical Center expert will address - in a series of short Q&A-style videos - frequently asked questions about a popular medical topic. These videos accompany stories posted on the blog, and are meant to offer clear, accurate information about common diseases and the accepted medical treatments currently available.

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