NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects over 16 million Americans—and millions more may be undiagnosed. At Patients Medical in New York City, we don’t just manage symptoms with inhalers. We take an integrative approach that combines conventional pulmonology with holistic, naturopathic, and functional medicine to uncover and treat the root causes of your breathing challenges.
We treat the whole person—not just the lungs.
COPD is a progressive, inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema—conditions characterized by airway narrowing, mucus buildup, and lung tissue damage.
Types of COPD:
Many patients ignore early signs of COPD, thinking it’s just aging or allergies. Early diagnosis is essential. Watch for:
While smoking is a primary risk factor, many non-smokers also develop COPD due to other chronic imbalances. Through functional medicine, we identify:
To create a truly personalized COPD care plan, we conduct comprehensive testing beyond standard lung scans:
✅ Pulmonary function tests (spirometry, peak flow)
✅ High-resolution chest imaging (CT scans)
✅ Comprehensive stool testing for gut-lung connection
✅ Oxidative stress and inflammation markers (CRP, homocysteine)
✅ Environmental toxin screening (mold, VOCs, heavy metals)
✅ Adrenal and thyroid hormone panels
✅ Nutrient level testing (Vitamin D, magnesium, antioxidants)
We blend evidence-based medical care with natural therapies to reduce inflammation, open airways, improve oxygenation, and support immune balance.
A lung-supportive diet is critical. We create nutrition plans that reduce mucus production and inflammation:
Targeted IV infusions enhance cellular respiration and immune strength:
We recommend physician-supervised lung-supportive supplements like:
Stress tightens the airways. Our support includes:
For advanced cases, we may recommend:
Joseph, 68, came to us relying on oxygen and unable to walk without gasping. He had a 20-year history of COPD, smoking, and repeated pneumonia. Our team discovered:
We implemented a 4-month plan with:
Within 16 weeks, his oxygen needs decreased, energy improved, and his pulmonologist reduced his medications.
COPD is progressive, but integrative therapies can slow progression, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life—sometimes dramatically.
Yes, we use inhalers and medications as needed, but our goal is to reduce dependence through root-cause care.
When monitored by experienced physicians, these therapies can safely improve oxygenation and reduce infections.
We are out-of-network but offer superbills for reimbursement. Some lab tests may be covered by insurance.
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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