Natural Treatments For Emphysema

Healthy Eating

Maintaining a nutritionally-balanced diet is important for overall health, and it can help relieve symptoms related to breathing difficulties, including those that are the result of emphysema. There are some foods to avoid because of their mucus-producing tendencies, such as dairy, processed food items (e.g., lunch meats), and anything with additional preservatives. Healthy options include recommended daily requirements of fresh fruits and vegetables, wild-caught fish, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. All vitamins, minerals, and fiber should be consumed, along with omega-3 foods for their anti-inflammatory properties.