NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
COPD—Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—is a long-term, progressive lung condition that makes breathing increasingly difficult. Affecting over 16 million Americans, it’s one of the leading causes of disability and death in the U.S.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we don’t just manage COPD symptoms with inhalers. We identify and address the underlying drivers—such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and environmental toxicity—through an integrative, functional medicine lens.
Our goal? To support lung function, improve energy, and enhance your quality of life—naturally.
COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It typically includes:
In most cases, COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritants—most often cigarette smoke. However, poor detoxification, environmental toxins, infections, and genetic factors can also contribute.
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If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s essential to seek immediate testing and evaluation.
Functional medicine investigates what triggers and exacerbates chronic lung conditions. Root contributors to COPD may include:
To uncover what’s driving your COPD, we go beyond traditional pulmonary testing with a full-body systems approach:
John, age 67, came to us with moderate COPD. He used inhalers daily but still had frequent infections and could barely walk two blocks without stopping to catch his breath.
Functional testing revealed:
We designed a 4-month integrative protocol that included:
Within 3 months, John’s energy improved, he reported fewer infections, and he reduced his reliance on rescue inhalers.
While COPD is a progressive disease, integrative therapies can significantly slow its progression, improve symptoms, and enhance quality of life.
We focus on root causes—such as inflammation, toxins, and nutrient imbalances—using natural tools that support lung repair and resilience.
Yes, especially in the beginning. Our care works alongside your current medications and may reduce dependence over time with your doctor’s guidance.
An anti-inflammatory diet, quitting smoking, detoxifying your environment, and practicing breathwork can all reduce symptoms naturally.
Yes, when supervised by our physicians. IV therapy is customized based on your lung function, labs, and symptoms.
Mold and airborne toxins are major triggers for inflammation and lung irritation. We test and help remove these exposures from your home or workplace.
Yes. A leaky or inflamed gut can drive systemic inflammation, impacting lung tissue and immune defenses.
We often use NAC, glutathione, magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin D, and CoQ10. All are dosed based on individual needs.
We’re an out-of-network provider, but many lab tests may be partially reimbursed. We provide superbills to submit to your insurer.
Many patients report more energy and better breathing within weeks. More significant changes typically occur over 2–4 months.
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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