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COVID-19 And Pulmonary Fibrosis: Home Remedies For This Lung Condition
COVID-19 can lead to multiple respiratory diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis. Difficulties in breathing along with a dry cough could indicate this lung condition.
A recent news report talks about 22 COVID-19 patients who have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis a month later after been discharged from a Mumbai-based KEM hospital. Those people have completely recovered from COVID-19 and were also not facing any breathing problems at the time of discharge.
Read on to know more about pulmonary fibrosis, its causes and symptoms along with certain home remedies that can effectively treat and cure this ailment.
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
This is also referred to as the 'scarring of the lungs and is known as a respiratory disease. In this ailment, the fibrotic tissue turns thick. This tissue loses its normalcy and elasticity. This happens when the lung tissue is damaged and scarred. The thickened tissue makes the normal functioning of the lungs quite difficult.
The white fibrous tissues contain collagen fibres. Most of the time, the creation of fibrous tissues are a result of fibrotic diseases that develop in response to wounds and inflammation. The scar tissue expands into the body's organs. This can cause serious complications.
The fibrotic tissue that is created by pulmonary fibrosis can replace the air sacs in the lungs. The scar tissue turns thick and there is a loss to the tissue's oxygen transferring capability. This loss is irreversible. [1]
Usually, doctors are able to determine the cause of pulmonary fibrosis. However, if the cause continues to remain uncertain, then the condition is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Although the lung damage that happens as a result of pulmonary fibrosis cannot be reversed, medications and therapies can be put into effect to ease the symptoms. In some cases, a lung transplant might also be suggested.
Symptoms Of Pulmonary Fibrosis
The following are some of the signs and symptoms of this ailment:
•
Fatigue
•
Dry
cough
[2]
•
Shortness
of
breath
•
Aching
joints
and
muscles
•
Roundness
and
widening
of
the
tips
of
the
toes
or
fingers
•
Extreme
weight
loss
[3]
The intensity of the symptoms varies from person to person and also depends on the severity of the illness. Few develop quick symptoms and fall ill drastically, while some just show mild symptoms that keep getting worse over time.
People who show signs of acute exacerbations (symptoms getting worse rapidly - for instance, extreme shortness of breath, etc.) might be placed on a mechanical ventilator. Acute exacerbation might require a course of antibiotics, corticosteroid medicines or other forms of strong medications.
Causes Of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis makes the passage of oxygen into your bloodstream difficult. Following are some of the causes of this ailment:
•
Environmental
factors:
Extreme
exposure
to
pollutants
and
toxins
can
damage
your
lungs.
Exposure
to
toxins
such
as
hard
metal
dust,
grain
dust,
bird/animal
droppings,
asbestos
fibres,
silica
dust
and
coal
dust
can
be
quite
harmful
to
your
lungs.
[4]
•
Radiation
treatments:
People
who
receive
radiation
therapy
for
the
treatment
of
certain
ailments
such
as
cancer
could
face
lung
damage
months
after
the
initial
radiation
treatment.
However,
the
severity
of
the
damage
is
determined
by
the
total
amount
of
radiation
received,
the
presence
of
any
underlying
lung
disorder,
how
much
of
the
lung
was
exposed
to
radiation
and
if
chemotherapy
was
also
used
on
the
patient.
•
Medication:
Certain
medicines
can
cause
lung
damage.
Chemotherapy
drugs
that
kill
cancer
cells
can
damage
lung
tissues.
Other
drugs
that
can
cause
possible
damage
to
the
lungs
are
drugs
prescribed
for
irregular
heartbeats,
antibiotics
such
as
ethambutol
or
nitrofurantoin
and
anti-inflammatory
drugs
such
as
sulfasalazine
or
rituximab.
[5]
•
Health
conditions:
Lung
damage
can
occur
due
to
certain
medical
conditions
such
as
rheumatoid
arthritis,
Pneumonia,
sarcoidosis,
dermatomyositis,
scleroderma,
systemic
lupus
erythematosus,
etc.
Home Remedies For Treating Pulmonary Fibrosis
This is an autoimmune disorder which respond well to certain home remedies. When you begin to show signs of this ailment, you can consider applying the following home remedies into use before seeking complete medical treatment from a doctor. However, keep a check that your condition does not worsen.
•
Immunocomplex:
This
is
live
cell
nutritional
yeast.
It
works
by
re-establishing
cellular
respiration.
It
allows
the
detoxification
of
the
liver
and
cells.
It
improves
tissue
oxygenation.
It
promotes
the
improvement
of
metabolic
energy.
The
T-cell
of
the
immune
system
is
also
improved
by
this.
•
Colloidal
silver:
This
helps
in
healing
the
lungs.
This
works
primarily
by
removing
viruses
or
fungus
and
eliminating
bugs,
which
can
make
the
condition
of
fibrosis
worse.
It
helps
in
maintaining
the
good
condition
of
the
lungs.
However,
unlike
conventional
antibiotics,
this
will
not
affect
anaerobic
bacteria
that
exist
in
the
gut.
[6]
•
Serrapeptase:
This
is
an
enzyme
supplement.
It
helps
in
expelling
the
excess
amount
of
mucus
from
the
lungs
and
the
lymphatic
system.
It
also
reduces
the
fibrosis
and
the
associated
inflammation.
•
Hemp
oil:
This
has
essential
fatty
acids.
This
works
in
the
form
of
restoration
that
helps
in
reducing
the
inflammation
making
it
an
effective
remedy
to
treat
fibrosis.
Cod
liver
oil
can
also
be
used
for
the
same
effect
instead
of
hemp
oil.
One
teaspoon
of
any
of
these
two
oils
can
help
you
recover
from
pulmonary
fibrosis.
[7]
•
Seaweed:
This
contains
several
nutrients
that
are
important
for
the
human
body.
Seaweed
capsules
can
be
easily
bought
from
the
pharmacy,
that
offers
the
benefits
of
seaweed
extract.
Detoxification
of
the
body
is
promoted
with
its
usage.
Intercellular
communication
is
also
enhanced.
[8]
•
Liquorice
capsules:
These
inhibit
overactive
B
cells
for
the
immune
system
so
that
its
attack
on
the
lungs
can
be
stopped.
It
also
promotes
the
adrenal
glands
to
produce
more
of
the
naturally
occurring
steroids.
These
natural
steroids
are
more
effective
than
the
steroids
available
in
the
form
of
drugs.
It
restores
the
adrenal
functionality
and
reduces
inflammation.
It
also
re-balances
the
immune
system.
This
also
works
as
a
great
expectorant
and
clears
the
lungs.
•
Organic
silicon:
This
is
easily
absorbed
by
the
body.
Silica
is
known
to
work
towards
repairing
collagen.
It
also
helps
in
replenishing
the
silica
reserves
in
the
body.
Silica
repairs
the
collagen
lining
of
the
lungs
and
also
expels
toxins
and
restores
the
collagen's
suppleness.
•
Organic
germanium:
These
are
available
in
the
form
of
capsules.
[9]
It
promotes
tissue
oxygenation.
Cells
are
detoxified.
Obstinate
afflictions
are
also
treated
with
the
intake
of
these
capsules.
Researchers have put across several theories as to why idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could be possible. The list includes exposure to tobacco smoke and certain viruses. It could also be hereditary.
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