Natural treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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About 11% of the population in the United States suffers from COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It's true that commonly prescribed treatments and medications can work wonders for many; however, some suffers find little to no relief from inhalers and medication. In these

 

circumstances it's often recommended that the patient try natural treatments for COPD.One of the most common alternative treatments for COPD is the use of supplements, which are designed to loosen mucus. There are a number of supplements but these are the most commonly used:

 

Alpha-lipoic acid

Coenzyme Q10

Acetyl-L-carnitine

Taurine

NADH

Magnesium

PotassiumStudies also show that the amount of vitamin A a person gets is directly related to the severity of their COPD. Make sure you have your doctor monitor your vitamin A levels and try taking your own vitamin A supplements if needed. In addition to taking supplements, patients with COPD can also try mild to moderate amounts of aerobic exercise like walking or a very light jog to improve their lung functioning. Of course, a doctor should always be consulted before beginning an exercise treatment, especially for sufferers of COPD. Still, exercise has proven to be an effective, natural treatment for COPD when medication fails to help.ResourcesTilton, Floyd. "Alternative Treatments for COPD." Suite 101. 27 May 2009. http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/copd_and_lung_disease/75207