Emphysema is beatable
Believe it or not emphysema is beatable. I did it. I’m male and 57 years old . I was diagnosed with mild emphysema 6 years ago. Before diagnosed, I was smoking average 30 cigarettes/day at least for 35 years. I quit smoking the same night that I was diagnosed. I never smoked again. I had my regular life and no change in lifestyle after I was diagnosed.
6 months ago I had much more shortness of breath. I went to my doctor, they took PFT and CT scan, emphysema was progressed to higher level to moderate level. I asked doctor how long will I live? It progressed from mild to moderate within 5-6 years. He had no answer. I was prescribed steroid tablet for a week, shortness of breath was improved 40-50%, then I was prescribed with Advair inhaler. I used for a month. I had better breathing but too much side affects: dizziness, tiredness... I stopped advair after a month. I decided to change my life style. I did it and beat emphysema.
1. Either brisk walking or aerobic activity - minimum 60 min/day
2. Pursed lips and diaphragmatic breathing 3-4 times a day and 5-6 mins each time
3. Most important was eating habits change, I take vegetable, fish, meat, egg, seeds and fruit on daily basis now. No processed food. No potato, rice and white bread.
4. I’m taking vitamin A and N.A.C. supplement on daily basis .
5. Taking flax and chia seeds everyday.
I had PFT and lung scan last week. Results show no emphysema or obstruction. Doctor says he has never seen such a thing in 30 years of his career.
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