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Patent Inventor Names
Thomas Keast0
Christopher J. Danek0
Michael D. Laufer0
Bryan Loomas0
Date of Patent
April 11, 2006
0Patent Application Number
099998510
Date Filed
October 25, 2001
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed.
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