My sister suffers from aspergilloma. Her lungs are in a bad way Any successful natural remedies? Thanks?
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there is one herb that might help, it is an antibiotic and an antifungal and it stimulates the immune system. it has been used in the treatment of cancer. Pau D'arco(portuguese), Lapacho(spanish)is availible in any good herb shop. this can be taken as a tea or in capsule form. i hope that this is some thing that will help. good luck and best wishes for your sister
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Dude, if you've had a cough and cold for a year there's no home remedy for it. Get a TB test. Sounds like you could be seriously ill. At the very least, you might have sever asthma.
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Vick's vapor rub (Mentholatum rub) on your chest\n\na humidifier or vaporiser in the room\n\nand / or stick your head over a bowl of boiling water and put a towel over your head and breathe in the steam (low tech version of a humidifier / vaporiser\n\ndrink plenty of warm liquids (tea with lemon and honey is the favourite but really its the honey that is the best because it is a natural antibiotic)  get well soon! :-D
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If the condition has no name, than all I can tell you are the effects of what she's going through and what she can expect in the future.  \n\nImagine alveoli as tiny inflatable balloons in your lungs.  When you breathe in, they stretch, filling with air.  The concentration within the alveoli is very great, and causes a transfer of the oxygen from the alveoli to surrounding blood cells.  This is how the rest of the cells get its energy from blood.\n\nUnfortunately, your friend's alveoli are punctured and cannot inflate as well as they should.  As she breathes, the holes may get larger and become absolutely useless (this is why she is no longer allowed to exersize - to prevent heavy breathing).  \n\nAlveoli are very difficult to treat.  They do not heal like other tissue such as the skin does.  What happens to the alveoli is basically permanent.  If all of the alveoli are useless, than the entire lung is useless.  Also, she is not getting as much oxygen in her blood as she should be, so she might be unusually tired all the time.  \n\nWhile it is a serious case, I do believe that your friend will be alright.  If she requires a transplant for replacement alveoli, she can get some from a donor.  If that is not successful, a lung transplant may be in order.  If all goes wrong, she can still be given an automatic respirator.  \n\nI hope I have cleared up any questions you might have about your friend's condition.  I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
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Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs.\n\nCauses, incidence, and risk factors:    \n\nThe aspergillus fungus is common. It can grow on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost stacks and other decaying vegetation. Although most people are frequently exposed to aspergillus, infections caused by it such as a pneumonia or fungus ball (aspergilloma) are rare.\n\nSome people, however, have an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to this fungus, which is called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). It is characterized by inflammation of the airways (bronchi) or air sacs (alveoli). The disease may mimic asthma or pneumonia, and, in fact, most patients with ABPA have asthma as well.\n\nPatients with asthma or cystic fibrosis are at highest risk for allergic aspergillosis.\n\nSymptoms:\n\nworsening symptoms of asthma \nwheezing \ncough may produce brownish plugs or bloody sputum \nfever \n\nSigns and tests:    \n\nelevated CBC eosinophil count \nelevated serum IgE antibodies: total IgE level and level of IgE specific for aspergillus \naspergillus antigen skin test \npositive serum aspergillus antibodies \nchest X-ray showing infiltrates and finger-like shadows \nchest CAT scan showing central bronchiectasis (dilation of the airways) or mucous plugging \nsputum stain and culture for fungus \nbronchoscopy with cultures and transbronchial biopsy \nrarely lung biopsy is required \n\nTreatment:    \n\nAllergic aspergillosis is treated with oral prednisone. The anti-fungal antibiotic, itraconazole, can also be helpful. People with asthma should also continue their usual inhaler treatments.\n\nExpectations (prognosis):    \n\nThe response to therapy is usually good, with improvement over time. Relapses requiring repeat treatment are common.\n\nComplications:    \n\nirreversible airway obstruction \nbronchiectasis \nmucous plugging \nrespiratory failure \nCalling your health care provider    \n\nCall your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.\n\nCall your health care provider if breathing becomes more difficult. Severe breathing difficulty is an emergency.\n\nPrevention:  \n\nPeople with predisposing factors (asthma, cystic fibrosis, etc.) should try to avoid environments where this fungus is found if possible.
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get yourself some pennyroyal; but, be very careful not to allow a lactating or pregnant mother use the herb...for them it would be dangerous...for you it will dry up your lungs tremendously
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There is no homeopathic cure.  However, educating yourself on asthma is the best preventative fix.  Your environment is what triggers asthma attacks.  Making changes in your enivironment is the best way.  That may mean moving.  As a child, I grew up in the San Joaquin Valley, consistently in the top 5 worst air qualities in the country.  Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, pollution, pets/animals, mold and pollen all play a role.  My family moved from the Valley to near the ocean and it really helped; I haven't been hospitalized since for asthma.  It seems the break it gave my lungs made them stronger.  Allergy tests and Petri dishes for mold can narrow down problems.  \n\nFor my allergies, I have found that Beta carotene, a vitamin B complex, vitamin E and vitamin C help.  But, I have to take them consistently to see the small benefits.
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Everyone is right, it is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a catch all for emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma.\n\nIt is serious but not necessarily a death sentence. While it can be treated, it cannot be cured. With good medical care and monitoring ..it is possible to slow the progression of the disease.\n\nI don't know if it can be controlled with natural remedies. I, myself, am on Prednisone, Spiriva, Advair 250/50 and Xopenex via nebulizer 4 times a day as needed.\nI would be afraid to try any natural remedies because of the seriousness of COPD.\n\nYour Pulmonologist or Dr probably needs to do a Pulmonary Function test. Mine revealed a 58% lung capacity. Except for alot of shortness of breath..I still hold down a full time job--it is :however, a sit down job. There is some housework I cannot do and there are times...when just getting ready for work tires me out and leaves me breathless.\n\nYou will also notice that any respiratory virus that goes around will inevitably find it's way to you and go straight down into your chest...so if it is possible....avoid those who are sick.\n\nMost importantly---listen to your body. If you are short of breath..it is saying slow down and take it easy... Learn Pursed Lip breathing and get to the Dr at the first sign of a respiratory bug...there is nothing worse than ending up in the hospital with pneumonia or an exacerbation of COPD.\n\n~~Good Luck~~\n\nHere is a link to COPD International.\nYou might want to check the msg boards here, you can learn alot.\n\nhttp://www.copd-international.com/
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Gee, my sister has had it a couple times in her life, she currently has been off work since the week before Christmas. \n\nShe was on antibiotics, and was going weekly for chest xrays and pulmanery function testing.  She is still off work (until June), but has finally had clear results. \n\nI would say however, it depends on the lung damage.  Check with your doctor, each person may have different results. \n\nGood luck.
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i am sorry i donno much....\n\nbut i will pray for your sister.....ok\n\nbut i read somewhere that as time goes by she will change there is a possibility of curing.....\n\notherwise try other countries to cure her .....if not atleast try for consultation
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I use azo yeast. you find it at your local drug store near the monosat and things. It is an herbal remedy u take 3 times daily. I use that and eat 3 servings of yogurt with live cultures *check the label to make sure* also limit your dairy and sugar intake during this time
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If it is serious go to the hospital. If not my doc told me to drink a cup of black coffee. (ONLY FOR MINOR ATTACKS, HARD OF BREATHING AFTER ACTIVITY OR IN THE MORNING FOR MINOR ATTACK). Somehow the coffee calms or releases some of the pathways in the lungs. \n\nSince your husbands medication is not working I think going back to the doc would be top of the list for the day. Ask about coffee when you see the doc. It works for my minor attacks.
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I have non small cell lung cancer - had surgery in Nov 05, just heard about cottage cheese and flaxseed oil and sent away for it.  As soon as it arrives I will be starting the regime.  I do not know anyone at this time with small cell lung cancer.
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I guess I missed the question but assume you are looking for a diagnosis....It is hard to say could be aspiration pneuminia but that is much more common in the right mid lobe of the lung vs left.  Does the patient have a history of smoking or working in a coal mine or with asbestos?  You need to present all of the info here if you are expecting help.  HOw was the temperature taken?  if it was rectal then it isn't such a high fever, but if that is axilary then you add a degree which makes the situation more concerning.  The resp rate is high so you should have given oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute as comfort due to shortness of breath.  What did the nail beds look like...pink or dusky?  Is the person dehydrated and in need of IV fluid or just IV antibiotics to help decrease the fever?  And just because the person has Alzheimers does not mean they are not still a person, you can still talk to them and ask them questions, they sometimes have lucid moments.  Also, the family should be able to give you oral history or you could even call the nursing home.  Some patients have been at long term care for years and the staff get to know them pretty well.  Good luck, I hope I helped..........P.S.  I am a nurse in long term care.
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Chamomile tea with honey is always good (and delicious!), but gargling with salt water ( a cup of warm water, a half teaspoon of salt) works best.  Tastes gross, but such is life.  \n\nMy housemate swears by chewing whole cloves of garlic, like six a day, when she's sick.  Makes you brush your teeth a lot, but helps your immune system.
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Anexcellent remedy is ginger tea.Add a small tsp each of ginger pwd, fennel seeds pwd,cinnamon pwd and a pinch of clove pwd to a cup of boiled water and let it sit covered for 10 mts.Strain and drink.You can have this tea a couple of times a day.\nI have more ayurvedic remedies(natural) in my blog.\nhttp://indiacuisine.blogspot.com/2006/01/natural-home-remedies-to-fight-common.html
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get the book "natural cures they dont want you to know about" by kevin Trudeau book number 2 it has alot of stuff that you can do.. my grandfather has been doing it and hes had cancer for like 3 years and he stopped his kemo last year and he seems to be doing better with what the book told him to do.. now i am not saying do what the book says and itll go away.. or even dont listen to the doctors but i am just telling you what my granfather did.. please do what you feel comfortable to do..