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US 2004/0073201 A1Published application
Methods for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
AssigneeBroncus Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJoel D. Cooper, Bryan Loomas, Don Tanaka, Michael D. Laufer, David Thompson, James M. Davenport, Gary Kaplan, Dave Haugaard, Glendon E. French
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Abstract
The methods and devices disclosed altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Claims11
A method of improving gaseous flow within a lung having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease comprising placing an implant in an airway of the lung to allow expired air to pass out of the lung tissue.
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