NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Chronic bronchitis is more than a lingering cough—it’s a progressive respiratory condition that can deeply affect your daily life and quality of breathing. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a root-cause approach. Using integrative, holistic, and functional medicine, we go beyond inhalers and antibiotics to uncover and treat the underlying factors like inflammation, toxins, and immune imbalance.
We treat the whole person—not just the lungs.
Chronic bronchitis is a type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It occurs when the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes persistently inflamed, leading to mucus overproduction and long-term coughing.
Chronic bronchitis can progressively worsen without intervention, especially when triggered by smoking, air pollution, infections, or immune dysfunction.
If you’ve had a persistent cough for months, it’s important to seek evaluation.
Our integrative team works to discover the “why” behind your diagnosis. Some of the most common root contributors include:
We utilize advanced testing to evaluate inflammation, lung function, and underlying imbalances:
Frank, 58, had smoked for over two decades and developed a chronic cough that never went away—even after quitting. He had tried multiple antibiotics, steroids, and inhalers but found no long-term relief. At Patients Medical, we found:
We developed a 90-day integrative program that included:
Within two months, Frank’s coughing was down 80%, his oxygen saturation improved, and he regained the ability to walk several blocks without stopping.
While the structural damage may not be fully reversible, many symptoms and inflammation can be dramatically improved with integrative care.
Chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD. It focuses more on mucus and coughing, while emphysema involves lung tissue destruction.
Mullein, licorice root, and elecampane are among the most effective. NAC is also excellent for thinning mucus.
No. Environmental toxins, mold, infections, and even gut health can all contribute—even in non-smokers.
Yes. Certain foods increase inflammation and mucus (e.g., dairy), while others support healing (e.g., turmeric, ginger, leafy greens).
They’re optional but highly effective for delivering high-dose antioxidants and nutrients that oral supplements can’t match.
Definitely. Stress affects breathing patterns, immune response, and inflammation. We include stress-reduction strategies in our care.
Toxins like mold, heavy metals, and air pollution can irritate and inflame lung tissue. Detox support is key in many patients.
We use urine mycotoxin panels, heavy metal tests, and environmental history evaluations.
We’re an out-of-network provider, but we provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. Some lab tests may be partially covered.
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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