Tagged With "Bronchial Thermoplasty"

Lexi Larabee, who has severe asthma, had bronchial thermoplasty one year ago and shared her experience with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Below, Lexi tells us what her life has been like after the procedure.

For people with severe asthma, medicines may not help keep their asthma under control. A procedure called bronchial thermoplasty may offer relief, reducing asthma episodes or attacks in people with severe asthma. Lexi Larabee, who has severe asthma, is currently undergoing bronchial thermoplasty. Lexi shares her experience in her own words.

I absolutely love this!! So happy for you Lexi! What an inspiration you are to so many.

Update: 5 months out from my final procedure. I have had two upper respiratory infections and one right now as I’m typing this. I have been able to stay out of the hospital and only had to bump up to 20mg steroids instead of 80mg. I normally would’ve been admitted to the hospital until this passes. I’m still having bumps in the road but I would say I’m doing amazing! My first Michigan winter NOT going to the hospital!!!

Thank you so much! It’s going great still some bumps but doing great

Lexi, that is great! Thanks so much for the update!

I am 9 months out from my final BT! I have been OFF the prednisone since May 3rd and NO asthma spells. I have had several colds and upper respiratory infections and normally I would’ve been hospitalized due to flare ups but none! I just ran my first 5k this past weekend!! I have never been healthy enough to do so in my 24yr of life & it was the coolest and best feeling in the world! I’m also down 30lb from no steroids!

WOW @Lexi Larabee ! What a fantastic update. So happy for you.

That's fantastic Lexi! So happy for you!

Oh, Lexi! That is fabulous news! Woohoo!

I underwent my second Bronchial Thermoplasty on October 4th, 2018. My recovery from BT 2 was a bit longer than the first procedure because my left side is weaker than my right. I was back to work though after 5 days off and back to my everyday life. I just had my third and final procedure done and being day 1 it has been ROUGH. my ribs feel like they're all cracked, I get winded just sitting up in bed but this is all expected and normal. I just keep telling myself it will all pay off in the...

That's very exciting Lexi! Hope the healing us continuing to go well.

Oh, my goodness! Know that we are cheering you on and sending you good and encouraging thoughts! Can't wait to see where the road takes you now!

Wishing you a quick recovery Lexi!

Thinking of you Lexi! Good luck today!

Hi Lexi, Thank you for sharing your story! Wishing you a speedy recovery from the procedure.

You’re welcome! Thank you for taking the time to talk

I am severely allergic to cats. I am glad you are ok now.