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Suggest Ayurvedic Treatment For Interstitial Lung Disease

Hi ! I am Rajeev from Mumbai - India. My Wife Priya Barve Aged 40 yrs has been diagnosed on 7th Feb'2011 with ILD -- NSIP / Chronic HP on CT grounds. From 9th feb onwards she has started steroid treatment Wysolone 20 mg -- 1 / day, Mucinac 600 mg 1-1-1 ShellCal M --- 1-1-1 & Pantab 40 mg 1---1. But we r very worried about side effects of Steroid treatment on it's long term use. Also, we know ALLOPATHY does not have any medicine to cure ILD. Can you advise us on benefits of Ayurvedic treatment in her case. And should we really think of Ayurvedic treatment in this case coupled with PRANAYAM & other breathing exercises. Pls. Help ! Rajeev
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, no ayurvedic treatment is available and effective for ILD (interstitial lung disease).
So better not to go for ayurvedic treatment.
Yes, you can definitely start pranayam and yoga. Deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry are also beneficial.
All these techniques basically strengthen lungs and improve lung functions.
So these are good for ILD patients.
Perfinodone is newest FDA approved drug for ILD.
It is anti fibrotic drug. She can try this after consulting pulmonologist.
Adult pulmonary vaccines (pneumococcal and influenza) are also recommended for ILD patients to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Discuss all these with her pulmonologist and plan accordingly.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
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Suggest Ayurvedic Treatment For Interstitial Lung Disease

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, no ayurvedic treatment is available and effective for ILD (interstitial lung disease). So better not to go for ayurvedic treatment. Yes, you can definitely start pranayam and yoga. Deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry are also beneficial. All these techniques basically strengthen lungs and improve lung functions. So these are good for ILD patients. Perfinodone is newest FDA approved drug for ILD. It is anti fibrotic drug. She can try this after consulting pulmonologist. Adult pulmonary vaccines (pneumococcal and influenza) are also recommended for ILD patients to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections. Discuss all these with her pulmonologist and plan accordingly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.