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Identifying BT Candidates
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BT has 5 years of effectiveness and safety data
Learn more about the 5 year clinical safety data that demonstrate benefits of BT are maintained long term.
Click on the individual trial name, below, for additional information on each clinical study.
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AIR2 5 Year Extension Study |
AIR2 Trial | RISA Trial |
Treatment With BT
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Performing BT
BT is delivered by the Alair™ System in 3 short sessions, using a device called the Alair™ Catheter. No incisions or full anesthesia necessary. Sessions are typically scheduled 3 weeks apart. Each session is routinely performed under moderate sedation and typically takes less than an hour to complete.
Key Resources
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References
- Castro M, et al, for the AIR2 Trial Study Group. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010;181:116-124.
- Wechsler M et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013 Dec;132(6):1295-302.