Emphysema is a form of chronic lung disease. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These conditions are called obstructive because something is blocking the smooth flow of air in and out of the lungs. Emphysema occurs when the linings of tiny air sacs in the lungs get damaged beyond repair.
Symptoms
1. Shortness of breath and coughing especially during exercise or physical exertion.
2. Frequent lung infections
3. Reduced appetite and weight loss.
4. Blue tinged lips or fingernail beds, or cyanosis due to lack of oxygen.
5. Chest tightness or wheezing.
Causes
1. Tobacco smoke 2. Air pollution, chemical fumes or lung irritants 3. Marijuana smoke 4. Genetics play a factor but very rare
Homeopathic approach
Homeopathic medicine has good remedies for chronic cough with shortness of breath. Natrum mur, Kali carb, Hepar sulph and Ammonium carb are helpful in redcuing cough and shortness of breath. For reduced gaseous exchange, remedies like Carbo veg, Mephites and Antim tart are found helpful. To hamper further progression of disease, remedies like Natrum sulph, Sepia and Phosphorus are found helpful. Gouri Homeo Healthway provides best treatment for respiratory disorders. Our protocol remedies helps to improve the lung capacities and also reduces the use of bronchodilators subsequently by observing the course of the disease.
