Advair Diskus Chronic Bronchitis, Advair, Bronchitis, Lungs, Shareholders
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I have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and have succumbed into taking Advair as being able to breathe again wins the battle of dealing with side effects. I don't want to stay on Advair and there are many listings from everyone about the terrible ... more »
I have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and have succumbed into taking Advair as being able to breathe again wins the battle of dealing with side effects. I don't want to stay on Advair and there are many listings from everyone about the terrible side effects and to get off of this drug. Getting off this drug just regresses me into the attacks, if I get off it, is there anyone out there who knows an alternative drug or something natural that can help alleviate this suffering?! Like all drugs, this is a profit for shareholders and it's not about helping people, there has to be something else that is not being advertised since stocks would go down, does anyone know a way to get off this crap and strengthen your lungs to avoid outbreaks?
Propsguy - yes, i do. i took advair for several years, just one puff a day at the lowest dose but i wanted to get off it. and i finally have.
here are some things you can do:
1) for about $70 you can get a pump from a health mail order catalog. it has a resistance dial and you breathe into it 30 times a day. it's exercise to strengthen your lungs.
2) cut all sweeteners out of your diet unless they come in a fruit
3) eat only meats that have been fed on their natural diet of grass. corn fed beef will increase inflammation
4) make sure you have plenty of magnesium and vitamin D (sunshine) and omega 3 oils
5) if you can find a naturopath, an integrative or complementary doctor, you can get IV drips of high vitamin C, magnesium and other vitamins & minerals (the practitioner will make a formula based on your needs). you'll feel a heat in your lungs and they will open right away. the effects won't last long but as you increase your general health, the IVs will last longer
6) for emergencies, a few drops of lobelia tincture under the tongue will open your lungs in an instant. it tastes terrible but it works. you can also put a dose into tea everyday and drink it just to keep some in your system to prevent acute attacks.
7) yoga- it's really all about controlling your breathing
8) get your hormone panel checked. a conventional doctor will never do this. if you are a woman of a certain age, the decrease in progesterone can cause asthma. progesterone keeps the lung muscles relaxed. whatever you do, DO NOT take HRT. an integrative doctor will understand natural bio-identical hormone replacement with transdermal creams.
9) learn Buteyko breathing techniques. that will help you build up your CO2 levels. CO2 also relaxes the lung muscles
10) if you are having an acute attack and you can't bring your breathing under control, you can hyperventilate into a paper bag. breathing that stale air will bring up your CO2 levels which will relax the broncospasm
11) if you drink coffee (i don't), a real strong cup of caffeine will also stop a broncospasm
12) like the drug commercial says, your asthma triggers can be allergies (inflammation) or broncospasm. if you can find a doctor that does peptide injections for allergies, its worth a try. they don't work for everyone, but when they work- man!
between exercise, some bio-identical hormones & peptides, i breathe great. sometimes near the end of the day after some exertion, my breathing levels go down, but i can do some exercises and get it right back up.
good luck on going drug free. its a way to take back your health and more than that, to take back our freedom from oppressive drug companies who would kill us all for their bottom line
Dra1 - My god, does anyone realize these horrible recommendations are hurting people!!!
Asthma/chronic bronchitis are chronic inflammation of the lungs, and letting that go, not only makes you at more risk of flares/death, but also causes scar tissue in the lungs!!
Almost none of the Fluticasone in advair is absorbed into the system, but it greatly improves the underlying inflammation...
Most people with asthma can avoid needing so much medication, by getting rid of the cat/dog or whatever is causing the inflammation to begin with. Most people with COPD were heavy smokers, and I'd much rather take the biggest dose of Advai for 30 years, than smoke for 30 days...
Carolraz - This is what I started doing and have been off Advair since early December without a problem. Oregano oil, 3 times a day, homeopathic drops for asthma/bronchitis 3 times a day. I keep a himalayan salt lamp burning in my bedroom during the day. I use Pine essential oil every night in my aromatherepy infuser on by nightstand. I also started using a Netti pot at night. What a difference that has made. I have been sneezing 2-3 times a night (Like 20 minute attacks each time) for like 10 years. I Have seen a 99% improvement. Sinus and lung problems are often together and from what I understand - the lungs will have trouble getting better unless you take care of the sinus issue as well. I have studied natural medicine for years and am even embarrased to admit that I took Advair at all. I know better! I guess I just got lazy. But after enough side-effects that I at first attributed to "aging" - I woke up and got busy taking care of myself.
Dotbail - I am using"Raven" a therapeutic blend of organically grown essential oils by Young Living. I have been off of Advair inhaler for a couple of months. My husband applies about 4 drops to my back every morning. Don't try to put it on your chest without dilution with a vegetable oil or your skin may become irritated. Also, my husband and I both used to suffer severe allergies from dust to mold to pollen. After the flu scare last year, we started a regime of 10,000 IU's of Vitamin D3 every morning. We just moved to Tennessee a year ago and our allergies are much better this year. We are trying other ways to boost our immune systems. Going organic as much as possible. I hope this helps you.
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