Curing Lung Diseases
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 190, Word Count: 545,
Lung diseases are now very common in the growing world; some can be cured while some can’t be. Curing lung diseases is the main topic of research in the developing medical field.
Lung diseases caused by bacteria (pneumonia) is easiest to treat as compared to those caused by other diseases. There are some diseases that don't have cures; but lung functioning can be improved with proper treatment. Curing lung diseases is very important to live an active and healthy life.
Important Aspects of Curing Lung Diseases
- Some of the viral infections like influenza and pneumonia can be treated according to symptoms and helps to prevent permanent damage to the lungs.
- Pneumonia, diphtheria, bronchitis, cholera, tuberculosis, plague, Chlamydia and scarlet fever are the diseases which take place due to bacterial attack of the lung. In these cases, antibiotics help to cure them properly.
- ‘Pneumocystis jiroveci’ is a type of fungus that becomes active in patients with AIDS. It is present in the lungs and can grow and spread throughout the patient’s body. This can be cured by treating it with anti-fungal drugs.
- Treatment of lung cancer varies with the type of cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation and sometimes surgery can be used to cure lung cancer.
- According to research, many doctors come to the conclusion that, Viagra i.e. sildenafil can help patients of pulmonary artery hypertension which is a type of lung disease. Although it is not used for direct curing of diseases, it is used to increase the patients’ physical stamina.
- Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, has the ability to cure emphysema and it also helps to recover the damage of air sacs in human lungs.
Lung Cancer Natural Cures
Diet
Curing lung diseases can be possible with taking healthy diet like fresh fruits and vegetables. Healthy diet helps to supply all the possible vitamins as well as minerals. Keep in mind to avoid fatty foods, red meat and excessive dose of vitamin, and minerals.
Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens which can cause change in the lung tissue. There are chances of damage of cells lines of lungs due to frequent smoking.
This can be overcome by use of non-smoking aids. For e.g. Nicotine replacement products and medications.
Secondhand Smoke
As smoking can affect the passive persons who are in contact with smokers, encourage your partner to quit smoking.
Avoid Carcinogens
Avoid exposure to poisonous carcinogens and chemicals. Take proper safety measures to protect yourself from it.
Green Tea
According to research, use of green tea reduces risk of lung cancer. Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help to prevent lung cancer.
According to the latest Australian research, there are specific cells in human placenta which can help to cure some of the lung diseases like emphysema, severe asthma and asbestosis. They effectively analyzed this treatment on mice and published the consequences in American Journal of Respiratory of Critical Care Medicine. The study says that placenta cells can be successfully used as a cellular therapy for reducing lung diseases.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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