Bronchiectasis

What is it?

It’s a lung disease, pronounced brong-kee-ECK-tah-sis. Infants and older children get it more often than adults, but adults get it too. Unless there are complications, it is not serious. But is can be a lifestyle problem.

Bronchiectasis is a relatively rare condition that affects the Lungs. In this disorder the bronchial tubes become enlarged and distended forming pockets where
infection may gather. The walls themselves are damaged, which results in impairment to the lung’s complex cleaning system. The tiny hairs, lled cilia – which
line the bronchial tubes and sweep them free of dust, germs and excess mucus – are destroyed. When this cleaning system is not working effectively dust, mucus and bacteria accumulate. Infection develops and is difficult to remove.

What causes it?

It is caused by various types of infections that damage and weaken the bronchial walls and interfere with the action of the cilia. Patients may be predisposed to get this condition with various congenital or inherited deficiencies such as immunological deficiency or cystic fibrosis. Rarely patients inherit a primary abnormality of the hair cells or cilia that renders them more prone to develop Bronchiectasis.

Pneumonias that may be associated with childhood measles and whooping cough may predispose to this condition by weakening the walls of the bronchial tubes and causing pockets of infection to form.

An obstruction of some sort – anything that presses on the bronchial tubes from the outside or blocks them from the inside – may also cause Bronchiectasis. In
childhood this most commonly results from choking on food such as a peanut that is small enough to go down the windpipe and large enough to block off one of the air tubes. When this happens the wall of the tube is injured and air is prevented from passing beyond the obstruction. The bronchial tube, below the obstruction, balloons out to form a perfect hiding place for infection and pus.

How can Serrapeptase Help?

Serrapeptase 80,000IU with MSM and Trace Minerals helps immensely, as it clears out all of the inflammation, mucus and dead/scar tissue. By clearing away this problem tissue it enables the body’s own healing system to replace it with healthy tissue and better lung function as a result.

How many do I take?

Start with 2 Serrapeptase 80,000IU Tablets/Capsules with MSM and Trace Minerals x 3 times per day on an empty stomach and increase it to 4 x 3 if no relief within 7 days. Then gradually reduce to 1 x 1.

Can I take too many tablets or can it interfere with any drugs I am taking?

No. It has been used for over 25 years with no side effects reported.

What things can I do to help Bronchiectasis?

1. Serrapeptase Enzymes

Take Serrapeptase 80,000IU with MSM and Trace Minerals as recommended

2. CurcuminX4000

Studies show protective effects on the lungs as well as being anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal (all potential lung problems).

3. Retinoic acid

Retinoic acid, a form of vitamin A.

4. Basic Health Plan

Using the Basic Health Plan on page 105 will ensure appropriate nutrients and actions are taken to help the healing process

5. Oxygen Promoting Enzymes

Improve oxygen absorption using Oxygen Promoting Enzymes or breathing exercises to retrain the proper function of breath back to  diaphragmatic breathing and to less than 10 breaths per minute.

6. Exercise

Exercise by walking fast for 60 minutes at least 3 times per week.

7. Water Drinking

Drinking 6 large glasses of water, with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda in each glass per day is also critical.

8. Important Points

It is important that patients with Bronchiectasis stop smoking and avoid polluted places as much as possible, such as city centres or factories.

If steroids/antibiotics have been taken for some time, advice is needed for actions to boost your own autoimmune system.

It is important to follow a starch and dairy free diet.