In this medical video learn how doctors are studying a way to
prevent asthma attacks without drugs. Jennifer Matthews: Carol
Burke has lived with severe asthma since she was six months old.
Carol Burke: I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 12 and
never learned how to swim. Jennifer Matthews: And she is still
struggles with it. Carol recently moved from a house to a one-
floor condo because it's easier to get around. And she bought
new furniture to keep her home dust-free. Carol Burke: Because
of my asthma, my life has been probably restricted to a certain
extent. Jennifer Matthews: Like most asthmatics, Carol takes a
variety of medications. Ali I. Musani: Go ahead and start, blow,
blow, blow, blow. Jennifer Matthews: Now researchers are hoping
a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty, it will help
patients get rid of some of their meds and live healthier lives.
Ali I. Musani: This is the first ever, non-pharmacological
approach. By non-pharmacological, I mean no medicines are
involved. Jennifer Matth