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Natural Cures for Emphysema

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease in which tiny air sacs and ducts of the lungs, known as alveoli, start to break down and become enlarged. As this occurs, so does the gradual destruction of the alveoli walls and a loss of blood vessels that supply the alveoli with oxygen and vital nutrients. This results in a reduction in the size of the lung area where gases are exchanged, an essential step of the breathing process. This, in turn, causes a reduction of the available oxygen supply for the rest of the body’s cells, tissues, and organs, as well as an influx of excess carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. In addition, the lung tissue itself becomes hardened and inflamed.

Caution: Emphysema is a serious respiratory disorder and requires medical attention. Left untreated, it can prove fatal and also contribute to lung cancer.

The symptoms of emphysema include breathlessness, especially during times of exertion (including the simple act of speaking), wheezing, spasmodic coughing attacks, a frequent need to expel sputum, and, in some cases, cyanosis, a condition characterized by a blue tinge to the skin. Many people with emphysema develop a barrel-shaped chest as a result of the hardening occurring within the lungs. Without proper treatment, patients can die due to respiratory failure.

The primary causes of emphysema are cigarette smoking and environmental toxins.

Cigarette Smoking: Cigarette smoking, including regular exposure to secondhand smoke can dramatically increase the risk of emphysema, as well as many other health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Moreover the risk of developing emphysema as a result of smoking is directly correlated to the amount of cigarettes a person smokes per day, as well as the number of years he or she has been a smoker. What follows are some of the most serious health consequences caused by cigarette smoke:

There are natural cures for Emphysema that do not involve the use of pharmaceutical drugs. They involve restoring the biochemical balance of the body, and making dietary and lifestyle changes designed to improve one's general health.