PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA

IS a characterized by the destruction of the little sacks (bronchi) in the lungs.it reduces their size and makes them hard and inelastic.this causes stale air to accumulate inside of them.


Symptoms
Breathing difficulty due to the hardening of the membrane which covers the lungs, coughing with phlegm and anxiety.

• increasing breathlessness when exercising or moving around
• a persistent cough with phlegm that never seems to go away
• frequent chest infections, particularly in winter
• wheezing

Causes
Smoking, polluted air, a lack of some of the nutrients which are destroyed by smoking.

Suggested treatment.
A place with clean air, take vitamin C, A, E and B-Complex.proteins are good to build up damaged tissue .
If you smoke, the best way to prevent COPD from getting quickly worse is to stop smoking and avoid further damage to your lungs. Read about the support available to help you stop smoking.
There are also medicines that can help relieve the symptoms of COPD. The type of medicine you take will depend on how severe your COPD is and what symptoms you have. You may have to try different medicines to find which suits you best.

Supplements.
Vitamin C, Beta carotene with vitamin E.
Aloe vera juice, Garlic and lecithin, nutritional shake with fiber.