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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive, and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases. 

Exacerbations and comorbidities contribute to the overall severity in individual patients.

  • Extra-pulmonary effects include weight loss and skeletal muscle dysfunction commonly associated comorbid conditions include cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, the metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, depression and lung cancer. 
  • The prevalence of COPD is directly related to the prevalence of tobacco smoking and, in low- and middle-income countries, the use of biomass fuels.
  • Current estimates suggest that 80 million people worldwide suffer from moderate to severe disease.

Cigarette smoking represents the most significant risk factor, and the risk of developing COPD relates to both the amount and the duration of smoking.

  • It is unusual to develop COPD with less than 10 pack years and not all smokers develop the condition, suggesting that individual susceptibility factors are important. 

2. Pulmonary emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition in which alveoli (air sacs in the lungs) may be:

  • Destroyed
  • Narrowed
  • Collapsed
  • Stretched
  • Over-inflated

This can cause a decrease in respiratory function and breathlessness. Damage to the air sacs is irreversible and results in permanent “holes” in the lung tissue.

3. Asthma

 Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease involving recurrent breathing problems. The characteristics of asthma include the following:

  • The lining of the airways become swollen and inflamed.
  • The muscles that surround the airways tighten.
  • The production of mucus is increased, leading to mucus plugs. 

COPD should be suspected in any patient over the age of 40 years who presents with symptoms of chronic bronchitis and/or breathlessness.

  • Cough and associated sputum production ‘smoker’s cough’.

  • Breathlessness
  • Physical signs are non-specific, correlate poorly with lung function, and are seldom obvious until the disease is advanced. Breath sounds are typically quiet.
  • Crackles may accompany infection but, if persistent, raise the possibility of bronchiectasis.

  • Tuberculosis

For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a balanced diet helps manage symptoms and improve overall health. Here are dietary recommendations:

  1. High-protein foods: Chicken, fish, tofu, beans, and eggs help maintain muscle mass and strength.
  2. Healthy fats: Incorporate sources like avocado, olive oil, and nuts to provide energy without added strain.
  3. Complex carbohydrates: Whole grains like brown rice, oats, and quinoa provide sustained energy.
  4. Fruits and vegetables: Rich in vitamins C and E to support lung health and reduce inflammation.
  5. Stay hydrated: Drinking water helps thin mucus, making it easier to breathe.
  6. Limit salt: Reducing sodium helps manage fluid retention and prevents strain on the heart.
  7. Small, frequent meals: Eating smaller meals prevents feeling too full and eases breathing.
  • Eat 20 to 30 grams of fiber each day, from items such as bread, pasta, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.
  • Eat a good source of proteinase least twice a day to help maintain strong respiratory muscles.
  • Good choices include milk, eggs, cheese, meat, fish, poultry, nuts and dried beans or peas. 
  • Eat a healthy diet with fish, poultry, or lean meat, as well as fruits and vegetables.

Homeopathic Medicines for

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy, potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.

So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).

Medicines:

  1. Aconitum Napellus:

  • The first remedy that is often indicated at the onset of the infection. It is effective only within the first twenty-four hours.
  • Useful when there is a short, dry cough, a temperature and an irritation of the throat, chest and trachea.
  • There is a chilly restlessness, anxiety and a full, bounding pulse, with general weakness.

  1. Antimonium Tartaricum:

  • Useful when there is a accumulation of considerable loose, rattling, moist mucus in the chest.
  • For children breathing and a loose cough, but little phlegm is expectorated.
  • There may be vomiting and labored breathing. Pronounced physical and mental exhaustion.

  1. Belladona:

  • A high temperature, dry cough, a pounding, pulsating headache and a flushed face with a dry, hot skin.
  • The cough is worse at night and when lying down.

  1. Bryonia Alba:

  • A painful, violent, dry, stitching cough with a headache and pain in the chest wall.
  • Worse with coughing and better when supporting the area with both hands.
  • The expectoration is yellow and often blood streaked. The cough is worse after meals.
  • Patient drinks large quantities of fluids at long intervals.

  1. Iodum:

  • Difficult expansion of chest, blood-streaked sputum; internal dry heat, external coldness.
  • Inspiration difficult. Croupy cough with difficult respiration; wheezy.
  • Cold extends downwards from head to throat and bronchi. Great weakness about chest.
  • Palpitation from the least exertion. Iodum cough.

  1. Calcarea carbonica:

  • Extreme Dyspnoea. Suffocating spells, tightness, burning and soreness in chest.
  • Chest very sensitive to touch, percussion or pressure. Longing for fresh air.
  • Bloody expectoration.

  1. Phellandrinum:

  • Respiratory remedy. Good remedy for offensive expectoration and cough phthisis.

  • Tuberculosis, affecting generally the middle lobes. Everything tastes sweet.

  • Dyspnoea and continuous cough early in morning.

  • Cough, with profuse and fetid expectoration; compels him to sit up. Hoarseness.

What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive, and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases.

Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Aconitum Napellus

  • Antimonium Tartaricum
  • Belladona
  • Bryonia Alba
  • Iodum
  • Calcarea carbonica
  • Phellandrinum

What are the causes of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Cigarette smoking
  • Exposure to air pollution
  • Breathing second hand smoke
  • Working with chemicals, dust and fumes
  • A genetic condition called Alpha-1 deficiency

What are the symptoms of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Chronic bronchitis and/or breathlessness

  • Cough and associated sputum production ‘smoker’s cough’

  • Breath sounds are typically quiet

[1] Davidsons Principles and Practice of Medicine

[2] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – PubMed Health

[3] Homoeopathic Therapeutics By Lilienthal

[4]https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/what-causes-copd

[5]https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/chest-lungs-and-airways/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/types.html

[6]https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_physical_examination

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[8]https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8709-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd#prevention