are there natural cures for copd?
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COPD...Chronic Obsrtuctiive Pulmonary Disease...."Chronic" is the descriptive word of note.  This is a progressive disease that begins before we know it.  By the time it is diagnosed, there is some permanent, irreversible damage, so no, there is no cure.  There are somethings to do that can help slow down the progression of COPD...quit smoking if you are smoking.  Make sure you see a doctor when a respiratory infection begins, not days later when you are really sick...this delay can cause further damage to the lungs.  Eat small, frequent healthy meals and snacks...good nutrition is the body's defense against illness.  Good air humidification and drinking water, juices,,,,this is a good respiratory track defense.  Exercise at your body's pace...steady, not hurried. You can get more accomplished without overtaxing your system if you find your own optimal pace and work at it. These are natural things that can and should be done, but if you need extra help with medications...use them. The combination of natural and medical can give a better quality to your everyday living and quality of life is important to each of us.
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There is no magic cure. a Healthy diet and... EXERCISE!!!!
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Life expectancy depends on the individual. They have to be willing to do the things they are told to. Otherwise they will not live long, 3 - 5 years maximum.\n\nAlthough not a cure, there is a newer surgery that can increase lung capacity and help bring greater quality of life to the individual. You have to be a good candidate and that will mean not smoking, following a good diet and exercise routine, as well as following a doctor's instructions regarding medication, etc.\n\nRead the data at the links below for more.\n\nGood Luck to whoever has this.
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I'm sorry to say, no there is no cure for it.  There is a lot of research, but no cure yet.  They are coming out with medications that can help.
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There are no medical references to this treatment.\nUsualy the condition is treated with antibiotics, though there has been some success with herbal remedies.\nIf you are determined to avoid expert medical treatment I suggest you ask your doctor to refer you to a qualified medical herbal practitioner.
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There is NO cure yet for pulmonary fibrosis.  It is a progressive disease that usually manifests itself after the lungs have been damaged by other diseases...over time.
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site below is good for side effects of various\ndrugs. asthma is a phlegm problem (dried or sticky) so it constricts your bronchial movement. natural medicine has many ways to cure or at least improve this condition. Standard western med. treatments all have long term unwanted side effects.
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try a gravity bong....keep on smoking...you are keeping me in business as a respiratory therapist!! See you soon with a big tube down your throat....fool
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I cannot find any information that links COPD with TB. Sorry.
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Hi Andrea, Here is some comforting news but not to the specific question . I have advanced emphysema myself and will be searching for more information myself.Tulane University's Center for Gene Therapy has received a $9.5 million federal grant to develop treatments using adult stem cells for emphysema, cystic fibrosis and asbestos-related lung disease. \nThe AMA does not recognize this treatment for COPD/emphysema. The FDA does not approve nor disapprove, as it is a treatment. The FDA does not regulate treatments.\nLive Cell Therapy Treatments have been practiced in Europe for more than 50 years successfully and in Mexico for 20 years.
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For COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases - this includes asthma), the best medications are:\n\n1) BRONCHODILATORS (this could be either anticholinergic drugs or beta-2-agonists)- to widen the airway so that breathing is easier\n2) INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS - to decrease the swelling and mucus in the airway caused by inflammation\n\nBronchodilators and corticosteroids are often used together and are standard therapy.  Supplemental oxygen is always good too.\n\nFor asthma specifically, you can also use:\n1) CROMOLYN (a mast cell stabilizer)\n2) MONTELUKAST (leukotriene inhibitors)\n\nCromolyn and montelukasts prevent the body's immune system from clogging up the airways with swelling and mucus secretions.  They prevent the episode from starting in the first place, and are good PREVENTATIVE medications, but will not work well if the patient's episode already started.
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breathing exercises in YOGA\nin my case homeopathy helped too........
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Hi,\nI have a brochure called "Mangosteen and Chronic Osbtructive PULMONARY DISEASE, by DR J. Frederic Templeman, M.D. The antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects can reduce the frequency of lung infections, thereby reducing cumulative tissue damage. \nCheck out   www.Oly4thehealingjuice.com, read about the XANTHONES in this mangosteen fruit, made into a juice , this has NO side effects, it is a God given fruit. \nTELL your doctor about this site, and research the benefits. \n\nSince the mangosteen extract also has potent antioxidant effects, it intervenes in every process where free radical cause cell damage. \nEmail me and I will send you more information. or sign up for the exclusive 7-part email-series on the mangosteen in the HOme tab of this website. thank you Olivia
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Pretty scarey stuff. \n\nI had never heard of COPD when the pulmonologist said I had it. I also was diagnosed with the asthma. According to all the info I could find, COPD was either emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The pulmonologist assured me I had asthma COPD. Then I tried to find information on the life expectancy; all I could find was that it's the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. and did, indeed, sound as though my time left was seriously short. After a lot of exploration and talking with others having COPD, I determined that everyone is different. Johnny Carson died of emphysema at 85. He had had it for at least the past 20-30 years.\n\nI was diagnosed three years ago and the doctor suggested from my history of pneumonia, colds, etc, that I had had this condition for many years. In 1996 I had to have a company physical and flunked the spirometry test. I was told that people often have the condition for years before it is properly diagnosed. As HMOs are prone to do, they determined a specialist was unnecessary and the family practitioner prescribed inhalers, steroids, asthma medication, etc. for every incident of flareups. \n\nI would have told you three years ago my time was very limited. Would have bet no more than a year or so. Actually, now that my medication has been adjusted to necessary levels, I feel better than I have in years. I went from oxygen 24/7 to now only when I sleep and exercise. I go to the healthplex and use the treadmill and pool often. I amaze myself at how much I have improved with a little exercise. \n\nMy doctor does recommend I keep my pnuemonia and flu shots up to date and steer clear of anyone with a cold to lessen the chance of exacerbation. The asthma medication can have a side effect of depression, so be alert to that. We especially don't need to slump into a depression. I do take an anti-depressant because finding out I had the condition really hit me hard and coupled with the medication, well, I need it. Attitude is a big determinant in COPD's severity on a person.\n\nAbsolutely no one can tell you how much time you have left whether because of COPD or anything else. You're not going to be doing any more mountain climbing or run the Boston Marathon, but it is so important to live each day to the fullest.  There's still plenty you can do, and you will probably live a long, productive life as long as you aren't your own worst enemy and just give up.
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There are many alternative cures, the best way to find out about what is out there is to keep searching. I found a great web site just follow the link there is loads of info.
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My mom has emphysema.  She was doing pulmonary rehab which helped her tremendously.  Unfortunately, she hated it and quit going.
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well i would try consulting a pulmonary doctor to see what kind of medication would help