Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of treating a stricture in a nonvascular body lumen such as urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) strictures, ureteral strictures, esophageal strictures, sinus strictures, and biliary tract strictures. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treating at least one of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method can include delivering, for example, via drug coated balloon catheters, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (e.g., rapamycin, paclitaxel, and their analogues) and one or more additives.
本发明的实施方案提供了一种治疗非血管性体腔狭窄的方法,例如尿道狭窄、良性前列腺增生(BPH)狭窄、输尿管狭窄、食管狭窄、窦道狭窄和胆道狭窄。 本发明的实施方案提供了一种治疗良性前列腺增生症(BPH)、前列腺癌、哮喘和慢性阻塞性肺病(
COPD)中至少一种疾病的方法。 该方法可包括例如通过药物涂层球囊导管输送抗炎和抗增生药物(如
雷帕霉素、
紫杉醇及其类似物)以及一种或多种添加剂。