How long can emphysema be cured

Condition analysis:
Hello, emphysema is a respiratory disease. In this condition, millions of the lungs' tiny air sacs (alveoli) stretch out of shape or rupture. As these thin, fragile air sacs become damaged or destroyed, the lungs lose their natural elasticity. They become unable to empty easily.

Emphysema is a progressive disease, which means it continues to get worse. As the condition progresses, the lungs lose their ability to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Breathing becomes more difficult. A person feels easily short of breath, like he or she is not getting enough air.

Instructions:
The use of lemon or lime is another valuable home remedy for emphysema. A teaspoon of fresh juice of either of the two fruits should be taken several times a day before or between meals.

Amaranth has proved beneficial in the treatment of this disease. Fresh juice should be extracted from this green leafy vegetable. This juice should be mixed with honey and drunk liberally by the patient.

The aniseed has also been found valuable in emphysema due to its expectorant properties. Five to 10 drops of aniseed oil should be mixed with one teaspoon of brown sugar. This mixture can be taken with beneficial results in treating this disease. It is an old emphysema 'cure' in folk medicine.

Raw juices of fresh fruits and vegetables have been found beneficial in the treatment of emphysema and the patient should make liberal use of these juices. Vegetables which can be used for juices are green vegetables, carrot, water-cress and raw potato. Fruits which can be used for juices are lemon, orange and pineapple.

The use of salt in the diet should be restricted as the normal intake of salt is harmful for emphysema patient. A high-salt diet can cause emphysema and other respiratory diseases. The reason is that too much sodium throws the sodium-potassium ratio out of balance, setting off an exaggerated response by bronchial passages as well as by nervous system controls that lead to inflammation' and lung damage.