Emphysema - Problem Caused to your Lungs

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- Lack of protein also known as alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) in your immune system makes you vulnerable for this disease

Symptoms of Emphysema

- A routine climb of stairs may cause shortness of breath

- Bouts of coughing

- Wheezing

- Hyperventilation

- Increasing production of mucus

- A slight bluish tint on the skin

- Loss of appetite

- Tiredness

Self-Care Measures

- Ban smoking for life

- Do not be around smokers as passive smoking is equally bad

- Take precautions for the increasing pollution level

- Install an air purifier in your home to remove dust and any other particles

- Stay away from allergens

Home remedies for Emphysema

- To get relief from the coughing you can drink garlic, fennel and rose hips tea as it heals your throat thoroughly

- Rubbing eucalyptus or garlic oil on the chest helps in clearing the congestion

- You can consume comfrey and fenugreek capsules to alleviate congested mucus trouble

- Have a healthy eating habit and that too in number of small meals by chewing it properly

- Have fresh fruits which have a good source of vitamin C such as citrus fruits, strawberries as well as vegetables like peppers and broccoli

- You can increase the beta-carotene intake by having sweet potatoes, squash, carrots and many others

- Having a good and fit body by swimming, cycling and many other exercises which does not exert your body but helps in emphysema condition

- You can have Chinese medicinal mushroom cordyceps which helps with chronic lung disease problem

- Consuming 800gms of magnesium per day helps in clearing air passages due to it antihistamine properties

- Take grape seed extract daily as it avoids cell damage because of its strong and useful antioxidant properties

- Drink eight to ten glasses of water as it helps in thinning the mucus to make coughing much easier

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- Smoking
- Lack of protein also known as alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) in your immune system makes you vulnerable for this disease

Symptoms of Emphysema

- A routine climb of stairs may cause shortness of breath
- Bouts of coughing
- Wheezing
- Hyperventilation
- Increasing production of mucus
- A slight bluish tint on the skin
- Loss of appetite
- Tiredness

Self-Care Measures

- Ban smoking for life
- Do not be around smokers as passive smoking is equally bad
- Take precautions for the increasing pollution level
- Install an air purifier in your home to remove dust and any other particles
- Stay away from allergens

Home remedies for Emphysema

- To get relief from the coughing you can drink garlic, fennel and rose hips tea as it heals your throat thoroughly

- Rubbing eucalyptus or garlic oil on the chest helps in clearing the congestion

- You can consume comfrey and fenugreek capsules to alleviate congested mucus trouble

- Have a healthy eating habit and that too in number of small meals by chewing it properly

- Have fresh fruits which have a good source of vitamin C such as citrus fruits, strawberries as well as vegetables like peppers and broccoli

- You can increase the beta-carotene intake by having sweet potatoes, squash, carrots and many others

- Having a good and fit body by swimming, cycling and many other exercises which does not exert your body but helps in emphysema condition

- You can have Chinese medicinal mushroom cordyceps which helps with chronic lung disease problem

- Consuming 800gms of magnesium per day helps in clearing air passages due to it antihistamine properties

- Take grape seed extract daily as it avoids cell damage because of its strong and useful antioxidant properties

- Drink eight to ten glasses of water as it helps in thinning the mucus to make coughing much easier

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.

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