Help for emphysema

Emphysema is a serious disease when the air sacs or alveoli, this is the place where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen ,which is the main job of the lungs, lose their elasticity and the airways narrow, this all triggers shortness of breath.There is no cure for emphysema yet. However there is some help to make it easier.


People with lung conditions seem to be short of vitamin A, take 25,000iu of vitamin A daily, for a month, and then reduce the dose slightly.
NAC. N-acetyl cysteine is an amino acid, and is one of the best researched for emphysema. Take 500mg twice a day.
Take 1-2 grams of vitamin C per day, this  helps to clear the mucus
Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps to restore energy to damaged lungs, (this may help my condition). Take 100mg twice a day early in the day. Do not take at night..
Magnesium helps relax bronchial muscles for easier breathing. Take 200mg three times per day.
Lipoic acid is a very important antioxidant for lungs, take 200mg daily.
Drink plenty of fluids, this helps break up the mucus.

www.lef.org, a US research site offers a wealth of information for people suffering with emphysema.

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