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b'Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States, with approximately 10 percent of those cases categorized as severe. While there is no cure, it can be managed and treated, allowing most people to live their lives.
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However, asthma threatened to put Richard Jefferson on the sidelines. The veteran professional basketball player & 2016 World Champion struggled with severe asthma for more than 25 years.\\xa0Like so many asthma patients, Richard tried a variety of medications and treatments without the relief he wanted that would allow him to compete at the level he wanted.
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So, Richard went on the offensive\\u2026 opting to take control of his asthma with Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT)\\u2014 a minimally invasive procedure for people 18 years and older with severe asthma. Today, he describes it as the breath of fresh air that enabled him to extend his basketball career and enjoy even more activities off the court.
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Now Richard is partnering with[1] Boston Scientific to help educate people living with severe asthma who aren\\u2019t getting the relief they need with medication alone. He is available LIVE from Cleveland to discuss:
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 His asthma diagnosis & the obstacles it presented; professionally and personally
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 His decision to try Bronchial Thermoplasty and how it has helped him
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How treatment has enabled him to continue with the game he has played\\u2014and loved\\u2014his whole life'