Natural Support for Lung, Bronchial & Sinus Health

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Natural Support for Lung, Bronchial & Sinus Health

 

Introduction

Virtually all of us take the ability to get a good breath of air for granted.

However, for people suffering from chronic sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis,

chronic obstructive lung disease, and other diseases of the respiratory tract an

effortless breath of air is greatly appreciated.

 

One of most important features of healthy airways is the elasticity and fluidity

of the respiratory tract secretions. If the mucus is too thick and viscous, it

creates a scenario that fosters blocked airways and difficulty in breathing.

Fortunately there are safe and effective natural products that can improve these

secretions and as a result lead to easier breathing. For example, the components

of Lung, Bronchial & Sinus Health from Natural Factors are especially useful in

supporting the health of the respiratory passages.

 

Each tablet of Lung, Bronchial & Sinus Health contains:

 

N-acetylcysteine .......................................... 200 mg

Bromelain (1,000 GDU) ....................................100 mg

Marshmallow root extract ................................100 mg

Mullein extract ..............................................100 mg

Wild cherry bark extract ..... ............................100 mg

Horehound extract 50 mg Ivy ct .........................50 mg

Ivy extract ....................... .............................50 mg

Warnings:

An acute asthma attack can be a medical emergency. If you are suffering from

an acute attack, consult your physician or an emergency room immediately.

Persistent cough may indicate a serious condition. Consult your physician if

cough persists for more than one week, recurs, or is accompanied by high fever,

rash or persistent headache.

 

N-acetylcysteine

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid,

cysteine. NAC has an extensive history of use as a mucolytic in the treatment of

acute and chronic lung conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic asthma,

and cystic fibrosis. It directly splits the sulfur linkages of mucoproteins

thereby reducing viscosity of bronchial and lung secretions. As a result it

improves bronchial and lung function, reduces cough, and improves oxygen

saturation in the blood.

 

NAC is helpful in all lung and respiratory tract disorders, especially chronic

bronchitis and COPD. In detailed analysis of 39 trials it has been concluded

that oral NAC reduces the risk of exacerbations (severe worsening) and improves

symptoms in patients with chronic bronchitis compared with a placebo.1,2

 

In addition to its effects as a mucolytic, NAC can increase the manufacturer of

glutathione - a major antioxidant for the entire respiratory tract and lungs.

 

Although somewhat effective on its own, NAC works best when combined with herbal

expectorants like extracts of ivy,wild cherry bark, mullein, and horehound); the

enzyme bromelain; and marshmallow extract a soothing demulcent that soothes

irritated mucous membranes.

 

Ivy extract

In addition to NAC, clinical studies have also shown extracts of ivy leaf to

produce meaningful improvements in lung and bronchial conditions. Ivy leaf has a

long history of use in asthma and COPD. Its mechanism based on recent clinical

research is through its ability to reduce bronchial spasm and improve

respiratory secretions. Several double-blind studies have shown that ivy extract

improves lung function and reduces asthma attacks.3,4 These studies included

double-blind studies in children. For example, in one double-blind study 25

children aged 10-15 years with asthma demonstrated improvements in lung capacity

after 10 days of treatment with ivy extract. Improvements were shown to be

clinically relevant and statistically significant 3 hours after administration

of ivy extract on the 10th day of treatment. Results from this study and others

indicates that ivy extract requires some time to work, but can produce clinical

improvement in bronchial asthma and COPD.

 

Bromelain

Bromelain refers to a group of sulfur-containing enzymes that digest protein

(proteolytic enzymes or proteases) obtained from the pineapple plant (Ananas

comusus). Bromelain has been shown to exert several effects of benefit in

clearing the airways, suppressing coughs, and reducing the viscosity of

respiratory tract secretions. Patients with chronic bronchitis examined with a

spirometer (a specialized apparatus for determining respiratory function) before

and after bromelain treatment showed increased lung capacity and function.5

These favorable effects were believed to be the results of a respiratory

decongesting effect. Bromelain is also helpful in acute sinusitis.6

 

Dosage

The benefits of formulas like Lung, Bronchial & Sinus Health are often seen

immediately. For adults and children over 12 years of age, the dosage is one or

two tablets three times daily. For children 6 to 12 years of age, one tablet up

to three times daily. The formula is not recommended for children under six

years of age unless recommended by a physician.

 

 

 

References:

 

Stey C, Steurer J, Bachmann S, Medici TC, Tramer MR. The effect of oral

N-acetylcysteine in chronic bronchitis: a quantitative systematic review. Eur

Respir J 2000;16(2):253-62.

Grandjean EM, Berthet P, Ruffmann R, Leuenberger P. Efficacy of oral

long-term N-acetylcysteine in chronic bronchopulmonary disease: a meta-analysis

of published double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Clin Ther

2000;22(2):209-21.

Mansfeld HJ, Hohre H, Repges R, et al. Therapy of bronchial asthma with dried

ivy leaf. Münch Med Wschr 1998;140:26-30.

Gulyas A, Repges R, Dethlefsen U. Systematic therapy of chronic obstructive

respiratory disease in children. Atem Lungen 23:291-4, 1997.

Rimoldi R, Ginesu , Giura R. The use of bromelain in pneumological therapy.

Drugs Exp Clin Res 1978;4:55-66.

Ryan R. A double-blind clinical evaluation of bromelains in the treatment of

acute sinusitis. Headache 1967;7:13-7.

 

 

 

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