Emphysema cures are being researched by clinicians in an effort to find a therapeutic treatment that will address the toxicity in the lungs. The disease is primarily caused from smoking cigarettes for a prolonged period of time. The lungs become inflamed and toxic causing the destruction of tissue and lowering the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. Current treatments for emphysema are concentrated on trying to restore some lung function by using corticosteroids, bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, exercise therapy, and surgery. Prevention includes the cessation of smoking, eating healthy, and daily exercise. Symptoms include shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, weight loss, chronic fatigue, wheezing, coughing, headaches, insomnia, and swelling of the ankles. To diagnose the disease a physician will need to do a physical examination, look at medical history, and may order diagnostic tests and x-rays.
Although the primary cause of emphysema is cigarette smoke, prolonged exposure to air toxins and chemicals can lead to lung damage and emphysema. Exposure to toxic substances can increase a person's risk of developing lung disease and lung cancer. When a person first starts having symptoms associated with the disease he should take precautions to prevent further damage by abstaining from smoking and see a physician to start treatment. If the patient doesn't smoke then other things need to be considered as to the cause. Current treatments for emphysema will help with the symptoms but if the patient continues to smoke or be exposed to offending toxins there will be further damage to the lungs and other vital organs in the body. To quit smoking may be difficult but doing so is vital when there is a chronic illness involved. Pray and ask God for guidance and deliverance. Jesus said, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." (Luke 4:18)
Cigarette smoking has been labeled as one of the most deadly substances that a person can be exposed to because of the chemicals, pesticides, and addictive substances in them. Even secondhand smoke can cause damage in individuals who do not smoke. There are about 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke and most of those are toxic to the human body. Smoking affects more than the lungs; the smoke travels throughout the entire body affecting cells, major organs, the immune system, and the blood vessels. The carcinogens bind to cells causing them to change and reproduce as well as preventing them to carry oxygen. Since smoking affects the immune system the risk of infection increases as well as chronic inflammation. When smoke enters the body the blood vessels begin to constrict and blood pressure goes up eventually resulting in high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. Current emphysema cures can help to restore lung function but most of the damage that is already done is permanent.
People who have a deficiency of a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin have a greater risk of developing emphysema. People who smoke and lack the protein are very susceptible to the disease. To diagnose the disease a physician may test the patient to see if he has a deficiency of the protein. Medical history and a physical examination may reveal other problems associated with the illness such as noticing that the patient has difficulty breathing or listening to the heart to determine heart rate and signs of strain. Lung function tests rule out some conditions associated with lung function such as asthma and show the amount of air in the lungs. A chest x-ray will show destruction of lung tissue and if there is evidence of cancer. After making a diagnosis a physician will make recommendations and go over current treatments for emphysema with the patient.
Current treatments that are available help the symptoms of the disease but to date emphysema cures are not realistic. Bronchodilators open up the airways and relax the bronchial muscles making breathing easier. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines that decrease the level of inflammation and help the airways to expand. Oxygen therapy will help the patient breathe easier and feel better as oxygen is supplied to all of the vital organs. Exercise therapy will increase the patient's overall physical health and state of mind. Two surgeries may help some patients that haven't been helped by other therapies, lung reduction surgery and lung transplantation.
Lung reduction surgery entails cutting small sections of the lungs in an effort to allow healthy tissue to grow and expand. The growth of healthy tissue will increase the amount of oxygen in the blood and to the body. Lung transplants are done as a last resort when current treatments for emphysema have failed. Patients who have kidney or liver problems are not good candidates for the surgery. Having a lung transplant is not a simple procedure but is very complex and will take ongoing check-ups for years afterwards. Most patients have to stay on anti-rejection drugs to keep the immune system from attacking the new lungs.
Living with the disease can be difficult but there are things that the patient can do to slow the progression such as taking a flu shot every year, exercising regularly, avoiding cigarettes and airborne irritants, as well as getting plenty of sleep. Emphysema cures may become possible in time as medical science continues to find new treatments for chronic conditions but until that time the patient should try to remain hopeful and do everything possible to make healthy lifestyle changes. Try eating 5 to 6 small meals each day, limit sodium and caffeine, avoid processed foods, and alcohol. A person suffering with a chronic illness should consider ongoing counseling and therapy to avoid depression and hopelessness.
Although the primary cause of emphysema is cigarette smoke, prolonged exposure to air toxins and chemicals can lead to lung damage and emphysema. Exposure to toxic substances can increase a person's risk of developing lung disease and lung cancer. When a person first starts having symptoms associated with the disease he should take precautions to prevent further damage by abstaining from smoking and see a physician to start treatment. If the patient doesn't smoke then other things need to be considered as to the cause. Current treatments for emphysema will help with the symptoms but if the patient continues to smoke or be exposed to offending toxins there will be further damage to the lungs and other vital organs in the body. To quit smoking may be difficult but doing so is vital when there is a chronic illness involved. Pray and ask God for guidance and deliverance. Jesus said, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." (Luke 4:18)
Cigarette smoking has been labeled as one of the most deadly substances that a person can be exposed to because of the chemicals, pesticides, and addictive substances in them. Even secondhand smoke can cause damage in individuals who do not smoke. There are about 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke and most of those are toxic to the human body. Smoking affects more than the lungs; the smoke travels throughout the entire body affecting cells, major organs, the immune system, and the blood vessels. The carcinogens bind to cells causing them to change and reproduce as well as preventing them to carry oxygen. Since smoking affects the immune system the risk of infection increases as well as chronic inflammation. When smoke enters the body the blood vessels begin to constrict and blood pressure goes up eventually resulting in high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. Current emphysema cures can help to restore lung function but most of the damage that is already done is permanent.
People who have a deficiency of a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin have a greater risk of developing emphysema. People who smoke and lack the protein are very susceptible to the disease. To diagnose the disease a physician may test the patient to see if he has a deficiency of the protein. Medical history and a physical examination may reveal other problems associated with the illness such as noticing that the patient has difficulty breathing or listening to the heart to determine heart rate and signs of strain. Lung function tests rule out some conditions associated with lung function such as asthma and show the amount of air in the lungs. A chest x-ray will show destruction of lung tissue and if there is evidence of cancer. After making a diagnosis a physician will make recommendations and go over current treatments for emphysema with the patient.
Current treatments that are available help the symptoms of the disease but to date emphysema cures are not realistic. Bronchodilators open up the airways and relax the bronchial muscles making breathing easier. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines that decrease the level of inflammation and help the airways to expand. Oxygen therapy will help the patient breathe easier and feel better as oxygen is supplied to all of the vital organs. Exercise therapy will increase the patient's overall physical health and state of mind. Two surgeries may help some patients that haven't been helped by other therapies, lung reduction surgery and lung transplantation.
Lung reduction surgery entails cutting small sections of the lungs in an effort to allow healthy tissue to grow and expand. The growth of healthy tissue will increase the amount of oxygen in the blood and to the body. Lung transplants are done as a last resort when current treatments for emphysema have failed. Patients who have kidney or liver problems are not good candidates for the surgery. Having a lung transplant is not a simple procedure but is very complex and will take ongoing check-ups for years afterwards. Most patients have to stay on anti-rejection drugs to keep the immune system from attacking the new lungs.
Living with the disease can be difficult but there are things that the patient can do to slow the progression such as taking a flu shot every year, exercising regularly, avoiding cigarettes and airborne irritants, as well as getting plenty of sleep. Emphysema cures may become possible in time as medical science continues to find new treatments for chronic conditions but until that time the patient should try to remain hopeful and do everything possible to make healthy lifestyle changes. Try eating 5 to 6 small meals each day, limit sodium and caffeine, avoid processed foods, and alcohol. A person suffering with a chronic illness should consider ongoing counseling and therapy to avoid depression and hopelessness.
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