Table 3.

Adverse effects of bronchial thermoplasty (n = 65 sessions)

Complication	Absolute (relative) frequency
Asthma exacerbation	7 (10.6%)
Delayed discharge <7 days	6 (9.1%)
Delayed discharge >7days + NIMV	1 (1.5%)
Atelectasis	2 (3.0%)
Chest pain	6 (9.2%)
Severe hemoptysis (after 23 days)	1 (1.5%)

NIMV, noninvasive mechanical ventilation.