Respiratory Illnesses and Diseases
We’ve all experienced a bout of respiratory illness at some point in our loves. Today we will look at some causes and symptoms of respiratory illness and disease.
What causes breathing difficulties?
- Chemicals
- Mold exposure
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Smoke
- Environmental toxins
- Parasites
- Weak Lungs
- Weak Heart
- Blockages
- Chronic Inflammation
- Food allergies/sensitivities
- V a c c i n a t i o n s
- etc
What do breathing difficulties look like?
A few examples may involve:
- Difficult breathing
- Uncomfortable breathing
- Feeling like you are not getting enough air
- Wheezing
- Tightness in chest
- A feeling of choking
What are the most common respiratory illnesses?
The mainstream medical system classifies the top 8 respiratory illnesses and diseases as followed:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Lung Cancer
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pneumonia
- Pleural effusion
Modern medical professionals typically treat these illnesses and diseases with pharmaceutical medications. Medications like antihistamines, decongestants, inhaled steroids, and allergy shots.
Learn more about how western medicine addresses respiratory illnesses:
- https://www.webmd.com/lung/breathing-problems-causes-tests-treatments
- https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/respiratory/health.html
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1358279/
Here at McElwee Natural Health and Healing, we believe finding the root cause of your symptoms is the key to recovery. Once we determine the stressors, we find the best nutritional protocol to meet the individual body’s need(s) to heal.
Do you struggle with chronic respiratory illness and disease? You don’t have to live that way! Call us today to schedule a scan.