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Emphysema is a progressive lung disease and a form of COPD that affects millions of Americans—yet conventional care often focuses only on managing symptoms. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go deeper. Our integrative approach combines pulmonology, functional medicine, nutrition, and detox strategies to support lung healing, slow progression, and enhance quality of life.
We don’t just manage breathing—we address why you’re struggling to breathe.
Emphysema is a chronic condition in which the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs become damaged and lose their elasticity, making it difficult to exhale fully. This results in air trapping, low oxygen levels, and shortness of breath. It’s most commonly caused by long-term exposure to irritants, especially cigarette smoke.
Types and Related Conditions:
Symptoms can develop slowly and worsen over time. Watch for:
Functional medicine identifies and addresses the hidden drivers of lung degeneration:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced diagnostics to find your unique contributors:
Customized diets to reduce mucus, inflammation, and oxidative stress. May include:
IVs to bypass poor gut absorption and directly support lung health, including:
Targeted supplements to support lung function:
We coach patients in:
Paul, 68, had moderate emphysema and struggled to climb stairs. He relied on daily bronchodilators but still had frequent coughing fits.
Testing revealed low vitamin D, chronic inflammation, and poor gut health. His 12-week plan included:
Results:
While emphysema itself can’t be fully reversed, progression can be slowed, and symptoms significantly improved through integrative care.
Some patients reduce dependence on medications or oxygen with proper support. Never stop medication without supervision.
We go beyond lung function to explore root causes—nutritional, inflammatory, environmental, and hormonal.
Yes, we complement traditional care and collaborate with specialists when needed.
An anti-inflammatory diet reduces mucus and oxidative damage, making it easier to breathe.
Absolutely. Chronic stress tightens breathing muscles; poor sleep worsens inflammation and oxygenation.
Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant. It protects lung tissue from damage and helps detox pollutants.
An unhealthy gut can trigger systemic inflammation that worsens lung symptoms.
Yes—NAC, boswellia, and quercetin offer anti-inflammatory effects without long-term side effects.
We’re out-of-network but provide superbills. Some lab tests and diagnostics may be reimbursable.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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