Research advances in endobronchial cryo-denervation for treatment of asthma patients

doi:10.16352/j.issn.1001-6325.2026.05.0726

Abstract

Abstract: Bronchial cryo-denervation(BCD), an emerging therapeutic intervention for asthma, effectively reduces airway hyper-responsiveness by cryoablating nerve fibers within the bronchial wall. The mechanism of action of BCD, focuses primarily on its effects on airway hyper-responsiveness and airway inflammation. The present article will further summarize and analyze issues identified in clinical practice, while proposing insights and future directions for its application.

Key words: asthma, endobronchial cryo-denervation, airway hyper-responsiveness, cryoablation, neuromodulation

CLC Number:

R565.2+5

YUAN Lei. Research advances in endobronchial cryo-denervation for treatment of asthma patients[J]. Basic & Clinical Medicine, 2026, 46(5): 726-729.

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