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From allopathy and homeopathy to Yoga, COPD treatment options are many. To clear cough and mucus from the lungs, various alternatives are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Many medicines and therapies help to clear lungs from mucus and reduce breathing difficulty. Known as an incurable disease, COPD destroys the airways in your chest, leading to a wet cough, breathless feeling, & weakness. The main line of treatment in conventional medicine is steroids and bronchodilators. But these have limitations in the long run. Hence, patients need better alternatives and COPD treatment options.

Best COPD Treatment alternatives - Allopathy Homeopathy Ayurveda

Homeopathy, exercises, diet, and Ayurveda are the main alternatives for symptomatic relief.  While options to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema are many, a few are effective and holistic. Therefore, a random hunt for an alternative medicine specialist may not be as beneficial. You must know the scope and limits of various options for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

COPD treatment options

These options are vital in slowing or halting the progress of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They also help n moderating exacerbations and flare-ups.

  • Allopathy medicines - Steroids and Bronchodilators
  • Homeopathic treatment – Specific and customized medicines
  • Oxygen and supportive care
  • Breathing exercises
  • Yoga
  • Physiotherapy
  • Ayurvedic medicines
  • Home remedies
  • Lifestyle modifications
  • Stress management
  • Surgery

Objectives of COPD treatment options

Although it is not possible to cure this disease, the symptoms , exacerbations and flare-ups can be managed. The major objectives of all therapies for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are as follows: –  

  1. Relief in symptoms of cough, breathing difficulty, weakness, chest tightness, etc.
  2. Improve quality of life and overall wellness.
  3. Reduce frequency and intensity of flare ups or exacerbations.
  4. Decrease hospital admissions and manage critical situations.

COPD treatment options in allopathy

You will need to consult a chest specialist in allopathy (also called a pulmonologist) for 2 reasons: –

Lung function test for diagnosis

Cough and breathing difficulty are symptoms of many diseases. You could have asthma, lung fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. LFT is a test that helps to differentiate asthma from COPD. Therefore, one must find a chest doctor for testing lung function. 

To treat COPD with allopathy

Allopathic medication is based on definite guidelines to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A lung specialist is well-versed in these criteria. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a chest doctor rather than a family doctor or a general medical practitioner.   

Effect of allopathic medicines in treating COPD

Bronchodilators – These medicines dilate your airways and ease breathing.

Steroids – Inhaled corticosteroids are used with bronchodilators in patients. They help to reduce the inflamed airways in bronchitis.

Nebulizers – They are used in severe cases of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nebulization helps to give medicine in large doses and relieve asthmatic symptoms.

Antibiotics – Chest specialists prescribe antibiotics to fight infections in acute flare-ups.

Benefits of allopathic medications in COPD treatment

  1. Instant relief from symptoms
  2. Can be a lifesaver in critical patients
  3. Has standard treatment guidelines backed by research.

Limitations of allopathic medications in treating COPD

Be it bronchodilators or steroids, they do not stop the long-term destruction of lungs and airways.

Only symptomatic relief is given. As the case advances, dose of the medicines keeps increasing and also loses effectiveness.

Oral steroids have severe side effects in the long run.

Overuse of steroids leads to weak bones and recurring infections.

Lacks a holistic perspective in treating the patient.

COPD treatment options in homeopathy

Homeopathic treatment is based on understanding the symptoms and the patient’s nature. A qualified homeopathic doctor selects medicines based on your symptoms and case history. These are known as customized or personalized homeopathic medications.

Customized homeopathic treatment for COPD

Every case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is analyzed in detail.

Besides respiratory symptoms, a homeopath will also get an idea about your nature.

At Standard Homeopathy Clinic in Mumbai, we study your stress and emotions in detail. The intention is to understand your personality patterns.

How COPD is treated in homeopathy

Two patients with similar symptoms of cough & breathlessness will receive different remedies.

Patient A – He has coughing spells with yellow sputum and severe nausea. This patient is of a very mild and gentle nature. A homeopath is likely to prescribe Pulsatilla to this patient to overcome chronic lung health issues.

Patient B – he has a severe cough at night with white sputum. He experiences difficulty in breathing at night. He gasps for breath after walking a few steps. By nature, the patient is very anxious, particular, and irritable. The homeopath may choose a remedy like Arsenic alb.

Also Read – How Dr. Mehta treats cough, bronchitis, and asthma in his clinic in Mumbai. 

Homeopathic medicines for COPD

Here are a few specific homeopathic medicines to treat  bronchitis, cough nd emphysema –

Remedies in homeopathy to help clear mucus from the lungs – Antimonium tart, Antimonium ars, Ammonium carb, etc. 

Homeopathic medicines for wet cough with bronchitis – Stannum met, Coccus cacti, Merc sol, etc.

Homeopathy remedies to treat recurring cough in emphysema – Bacillinum & Tuberculinum

Good homeopathic medicines for breathing difficulty with cough – Ipecacuanha, Arsenic alb, Hepar sulph, Ammonium carb, and Squilla

Also Read – How to treat cough naturally and effectively with homeopathy and home remedies 

Benefits of COPD treatment in homeopathy

  • Long-term natural approach to help you breathe easier.
  • Customized medicines free from side effects.
  • Get a treatment free from steroids or dependence on steroids.
  • Homeopathic medicines can be safely consumed in chronic airway diseases.
  • Reduce the need for frequent hospitalization.
  • Many qualified homeopathic doctors in India ensure reliability and authenticity.
  • Helps relieve coughing, dyspnea, weakness, and other symptoms
  • Improves overall health, well-being, and lung health.
  • Natural and holistic treatment for lung problems
  • Effective remedies for treating different types of cough – dry and wet
  • Many medicines to treat breathing difficulty and mucus accumulation

Drawback of homeopathic treatment

Although many medicines are present, the choice depends on your case history. Therefore, to select an effective homeopathic treatment you need to consult a homeopath.

Countries like India have a large pool of qualified homeopathy doctors. However, not every region in the world has qualified homeopathic practitioners.  

In acute flare-ups, a patient may need hospital support from allopathic medication. 

Ayurveda to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Various herbs and decoctions are prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners to counter cough and mucus.

Here are the names of some common ayurvedic medicines for cough: –

  1. Tulsi
  2. Adhatoda leaves
  3. Mulethi, also known as Licorice.
  4. Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari)
  5. Pepper

Therapies to improve Lung health in Ayurveda

Besides herbs, Ayurveda also recommends the use of certain practices to clear the lungs. Two major practices are: –

  1. Giving emetics or Vamana –In this procedure, vomiting is induced by giving certain medicines. As per Ayurveda, ‘Vamana’ helps to clear the mucus (Kapha element) from the body.
  2. Inhalation of medicinal herbs and Panchakarma

Benefit of Ayurvedic medicines

It is a natural and holistic therapy. Like most natural medicines, even Ayurveda is based on holistic principles. 

Lot of emphasis is laid on diet and regimen. 

It is possible to find a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner in India.

Drawbacks of Ayurveda in treating COPD

Stringent diet and life style restrictions are advised in Ayurveda. It is an integral part of most ayurvedic therapies for long-standing diseases. Adhering to these life style modifications can be difficult for many patients.

Adverse reactions can be experienced by a select class of patients.  

Certain Ayurvedic procedures can be quite cumbersome. They may need in-house admission of a patient in an Ayurvedic clinic or hospital.

The system of Ayurveda is more popular in India. Not many authentic Ayurvedic practitioners and clinics are present outside India.

Yoga for lung health

Yoga is full of breathing exercises to improve lung function. Diaphragmatic breathing is recommended by specialists to improve oxygen inhalation. Yoga asanas help in improving diaphragmatic breathing. Yoga experts recommend these 2 practices if you have chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

  1. Kapalalbhati
  2. Anulom Vilom

Besides this, adopting a yogic lifestyle helps in improving your well-being. It is a holistic way to enhance lung health without medicines.

Lifestyle modifications

Lung function and breathing can improve significantly by making these modifications in lifestyle: –

Cease smoking

As per most researches, quitting smoking is the most important treatment for COPD.

A 2009 research study shows that quitting smoking helps prevent exacerbation in bronchitis and emphysema.

Every particle that you inhale has the potential to destroy your lungs. In an already destroyed lung, the particle stays and worsens the inflammation. Mucus secretion in the chest does not come out as the hairy lining is destroyed by smoke.

Stay away from air pollutants

As homeopaths, we highly recommend to residing or working in a place free from air pollutants. This improves your breathing as your lungs receive cleaner air.  

Keep away from some common lung irritants like: –

  1. Cooking fumes
  2. Chemical or industrial smoke
  3. Smoke that emerges from vehicles, fire, firecrackers,welding, or combustion.
  4. Dust, animal dander, and bird feathers

Air quality enhancements

House plants are effective in improving air quality at home. Aloe vera, peace lily, and Areca palm (or butterfly palm) are powerful air purifiers. Money plant, snake plant and bamboo also improve oxygen concentration in the air.

Ensure you also inculcate these habits: –

  1. Avoid travelling in polluted areas with poor air quality.
  2. Stay away from places where industrial smoke is beyond acceptable limits.
  3. Wear a mask to prevent inhaling pollutants if you cannot avoid the above.

Keep your house and office clean and free from dust. Ensure your air conditioners are cleaned regularly.

Manage anxiety and depression

According to research by Dr Eisner and his team, the chances of exacerbations increase if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with anxiety. Therefore, to improve health outcomesin chronic lung disease, it is important to manage anxiety.

Hence, at our clinic in Mumbai, we emphasize mental health and well-being. Homeopathic medicines are also selected based on your stress and personality. Besides meditation, we recommend homeopathic treatment for anxiety and depression to improve emotional wellness. This helps improve health outcomes in chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

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COPD treatment options in surgery

Surgery is the last alternative for only a select class of patients. Here are some of the types of surgeries, their indications, and contraindications.  

Bullectomy

In this type of surgery one or several bullae are removed from the lung. Bulla are larger air sacs in the lungs which contain smaller air sacs called alveoli. Not many patients need this.

Lung volume reduction surgery

It is indicated when the upper lobe of lung is affected with emphysema. It will not cure your chronic obstructive lung disease. But it can improve breathing capacity of the remaining lung.

Lung transplant

Lung transplant surgery can be considered in following patients

  1. Who have frequent flare ups needing more than 3 hospitalizations in a year.
  2. Low Oxygen and high CO2 concentration in the blood
  3. Pulmonary hypertension

Contraindications of lung transplant surgery

  1. Obesity with BMI > 35
  2. Active smokers
  3. Cancer patients
  4. Age above 65
  5. Infection in any part of the body

Drawbacks of surgery for COPD treatment

Lifetime dependency on immune suppressants after transplantation

Lung transplantation is a costly surgery. Also, its not easy to get a healthy and matching lung.

Transplant surgery carries a risk of organ rejection.

Integrated COPD treatment - Final Thoughts

No single line of treatment is complete to cure COPD.

While steroids act quickly in reducing inflammation, side effects are severe. Moreover, they do not stop or slower the progression of lung destruction.

For deeper healing, embracing options like homeopathy and Yoga are helpful. Alternative medicines help to improve lung health and breathing. A healthy life style by quitting smoking is central to all therapies.

An integrated team of including a chest specialist, a homeopathic doctor, and a yoga expert can be a game changer in the longterm management of COPD.      

Frequently Asked Questions

As a patient, you may desire to cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, as per medical science, it is an incurable disease. The aim should be to improve the quality of life.

It is best to seek relief from cough, breathing difficulty, and muscle weakness. Homeopathic treatment with conventional medicines provides symptomatic relief. This helps to improve lung health and ease breathing.

To get the best homeopathic treatment for COPD, it is ideal to consult a homeopathic doctor. Customized medications are good for getting relief from coughing and breathing difficulty. Analyzing your case history is of paramount importance to get customized homeopathic treatment. This is best done after a proper consultation with a good homeopath. 

Ayurvedic doctors recommend lot of diet modifications to patients with cough and breathing problems. 

Diet must be easy to digest and nutritious enough to increase strength of the body. 

For this, it is recommended to take small meals at short intervals. Avoid over-eating as it can worsen breathing. Warm soups are rejuvenating enough. 

To reduce phlegm and improve healing sprinkle ginger and turmeric in the food. 

Yes. You can start homeopathic treatment for COPD with allopathic medication. Breathing exercises described in Yoga also help to improve lung function. An integrated approach has the potential to enhance your health. It helps to relieve symptoms and improve your overall vitality.