Hi ! I am Rajeev from Mumbai - India. My Wife Priya Barve Aged 40 yrs has been diagnosed on 7th Feb2011 with ILD -- NSIP / Chronic HP on CT grounds. From 9th feb onwards she has started steroid treatment Wysolone 20 mg -- 1 / day, Mucinac 600 mg 1-1-1 ShellCal M --- 1-1-1 & Pantab 40 mg 1---1. But we r very worried about side effects of Steroid treatment on its long term use. Also, we know ALLOPATHY does not have any medicine to cure ILD. Can you advise us on benefits of Ayurvedic treatment in her case. And should we really think of Ayurvedic treatment in this case coupled with PRANAYAM & other breathing exercises. Pls. Help ! Rajeev
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, no ayurvedic treatment is available and effective for OLD (interstitial lung disease). So better not to go for ayurvedic treatment. Yes, you can definitely start Panama and yoga. Deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry are also beneficial. All these techniques basically strengthen lungs and improve lung functions. So these are good for OLD patients. Perfinodone is the newest FDA approved Chat Doctor.  It is anti-fibrotic