CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPDs)

What are COPDs?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions.

Causes

The cause of COPD is usually long-term exposure to irritants that damage your lungs and airways. Cigarette smoke is the main cause. Pipe, cigar, and other types of tobacco smoke can also cause COPD, especially if you inhale them.

Exposure to other inhaled irritants can contribute to COPD. These include secondhand smoke, air pollution, and chemical fumes or dusts from the environment or workplace.

Rarely, a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can play a role in causing COPD.

Risk factors

The risk factors for COPD include:

• Smoking. This the main risk factor. Up to 75% of people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke.

• Long-term exposure to other lung irritants, such as secondhand smoke, air pollution, and chemical fumes and dusts from the environment or workplace

• Age. Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when their symptoms begin.

• Genetics. This includes alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is a genetic condition. Also, smokers who get COPD are more likely to get it if they have a family history of COPD.

• Asthma. People who have asthma have more risk of developing COPD than people who don't have asthma. But most people with asthma will not get COPD.

Symptoms 

At first, you might not have any symptoms. But as the disease gets worse, you might notice these common signs of COPD:

• A cough that doesn't go away

• Coughing up lots of mucus

• Shortness of breath, especially when you’re physically active

• Wheezing or squeaking when you breathe

• Tightness in your chest

• Frequent colds or flu

• Blue fingernails

• Low energy

• Losing weight without trying (in later stages)

• Swollen ankles, feet, or legs

Homoeopathic treatment for COPDs

Homoeopathy is a very effective mode of treatment for problems like COPDs. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. 

Homoeopathy aim is not only to treat diseases of lungs but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat diseases of lungs that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. 

Here are few medicines in homoeopathic for COPDs:

• Kali Carb

• Kali Iod

• Anacardium

• Cina

• Carbo Veg

• Lachesis

• Ipecac

• Naja

• Cuprum

• Arsenic album

• Hepar Sulph

• Lycopodium

• Opium

• Phosphorous

• Sulphur

• Spongia

• Selenium

• Stannum Met

• Rumex

• Silicea

• Nux Vom

• kali bi etc.,

None of these medicines should be taken without professional advice. 

For individualized remedy selection and treatment, contact BRAHMA MADHURYA HOMOEOPATHY CLINIC - +91-7057579595 or www.brahmamadhurya.com