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Herbal Medicine for COPD
  • Matthew Halma,
  • Yusuf Saleeby,
  • Jack Tuszynki
Matthew Halma
Frontline Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance
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Yusuf Saleeby
Carolina Holistic Medicine
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Jack Tuszynki
University of Alberta

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Abstract

The respiratory conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma result in significant reductions in life quality for millions worldwide and cost patients thousands of dollars per year in treatment and indirect costs. These conditions are currently inadequately treated in a chronic disease model which aims to reduce symptoms but does not heal underlying issues. This review presents a comprehensive guide to nutraceutical, herbal and lifestyle interventions which are capable at addressing respiratory diseases with minimal associated costs. Decreasing reliance on the official medical system can reduce costs and improve access for many people. This review establishes non-pharmaceutical interventions for COPD and asthma and estimates putative cost savings from following a more integrative approach.