What is COPD Emphysema
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. It is usuall...
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I would like to start a discussion on alternative treatments for emphysema. For the most part, all most people know are inhalers of one kind or another and I think in the long run they may do more harm then they help. I know some people can not get along with out them. In addition, the ways some of us have come up with with the use of oxygen, ie When my nose hurts, I just use it with my mouth, I have a oximeter and have checked my oxygen level and its the same. i'm sure others have found some helpful suggestions. Anyhow, MD's have a one track mine and will not stray much off it. We are left up to ourselves to discover alternatives. Roger
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WARNING WARNING WARNING
PEOPLE DIE from stopping treatments that work, for this snake oil crap a very good friend of ours that was on this board is now DEAD because of it You have COPD the 4 th largest killer in the world not a runny nose that any old snake oil can fix or given time and it will fix itself . Think before you jump on this one you may not find a bottom. Janice 
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IMO, these treatments may offer some degree of comfort, but as we all most likely know, COPD is NOT reversible, and in fact, is progressive. Then, too, our lungs also age just as we do.
My own feeling is the majority of reputable doctors are interested in saving lives, not shortening them. If these "miracle cures" were actually miracles, it would be the major course of treatment we would all be using. My thoughts are to halt the progression as much as I can, following my doctor's instructions and live my life as best I can for as long as I can. I mention this in another post, so please excuse my repetition, but if you decide to try any other medicines please tell your doctor, for sometimes herbal or other remedies can and do interact with prescription drugs, often with dire consequences.
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thank you jazz! i think you've said it perfectly.
margaret
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