Natural Treatments For Emphysema

Vitamin D

Many individuals with emphysema or similar conditions appear to lack in vitamin D. Doctors claim this can be for many reasons, including how it is more difficult to absorb vitamin D as the body ages and many patients are older, a lack of time spent outside, as well as deficiencies in the diet. Some reports show an increase in vitamin D is correlated with better lung function tests, although like the other supplements on this list, more research is needed. Only small studies have been conducted on whether or not vitamin D reduces the severity of emphysema and similar conditions, and while some results have been negative, given they are only small studies, more information is necessary (as stated).

Essential Oils

Eucalyptus oil is an essential oil used in part for its medicinal properties. There are a variety of uses for it, but it has been proven effective as a treatment for respiratory problems. Individuals with asthma use it as a salve to dilate blood vessels and improve oxygen flow. Other research has shown eucalyptus is helpful for those suffering shortness of breath and increases lung capacity. Its main compound, cineole, is said to help prevent inflammation of the airways. It is because of these reasons eucalyptus oil can be quite helpful when it comes to treating and alleviating emphysema naturally as much as possible.