The most common underlying factor for one developing chronic
cough is if a patient has a history of smoking.
90% of all chronic cough patients smoke regularly, or have a positive smoking
history.
Interestingly, chronic cough
has been shown to manifest as active airway inflammation in ex-smokers who
have been smoke-free for over a decade.
Despite these findings, current research estimates that only 15% of all smokers
will be
diagnosed with an obstructive airway disease.
Others factors attributed to causing chronic cough include:
Allergies - Allergies can cause an overproduction
of mucus that runs down
your throat from the back of the nose.
This “postnasal drip” can cause chronic cough. For this reason,
it is wise
to avoid any known allergens like dust,
smoke, pollen, and animals.
Medicines - Although widely overlooked as a causal agent, some
medicines can
cause chronic cough. These include ACE inhibitors
and Beta blockers (medicines to treat high blood pressure and heart failure).
Asthma - One of the main culprits of a nagging cough is asthma.
People with mild to moderate asthma often times never
realize they have the condition and do not attribute their chronic cough to
asthma.
However, doctors usually
prescribe medication if they believe your cough is caused by an
underlying condition such as asthma.
Acid Reflux - Stomach acid that makes its way back up to the
throat
(often called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
as “heartburn,” can also cause pain and chronic cough.
Regardless of its cause, chronic cough remains extremely difficult
to treat.
Treatments are directed at the underlying
cause after extensive physical examinations; including smoking
cessation and prescription medications. In addition to these
recommendations, influenza immunizations and exercise of the
respiratory
and associated muscles (e.g. aerobic exercise)
remains important for treating the troublesome symptoms associated with this
condition.
Oxygen therapy, adequate hydration,
and nutritional support are also advised for the long-term management
of chronic bronchitis. Antibiotics have been
shown to assist with only acute exacerbations, and only lead to modest improvement
of airflow in persons suffering from chronic
bronchitis. Again, physicians will determine treatment based
upon the individual, his/her underlying conditions, and disease severity.
Malnutrition is common in many individuals suffering from Chronic
Bronchitis.
There is also mounting evidence suggesting that
malnutrition occurs despite the adequate intake of many dietary nutrients.
This underscores the importance of receiving additional
nutrients via dietary supplements like Progressive Health’s Airzene.
The formal definition?
The American Academy of Family Physicians defines Chronic Bronchitis
as, “a respiratory
condition characterized
by a chronic cough productive of sputum (secretion that is coughed up)
over three months time during two consecutive years, with
a presence of airflow obstruction.” Confused? Here’s
a simpler definition:
an airflow obstruction, resulting in the presence of chronic
sputum production over a specified duration, usually greater than a month’s
time.
These characteristics typically confirm a
clinical diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.
Regardless of the definitions given above, if you’ve been
coughing for more than three weeks,
your condition may indeed be
considered ‘chronic.’ Over 10 million Americans are affected by
this form of COPD.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disorders (COPDs) are the fourth leading cause of death in the
United States, causing some 40, 000
deaths annually. Additionally, the cough is the fifth most common
symptom for which individuals seek medical care;
approximately 30 million visits a year!
With its clinically evaluated ingredient list, Airzene
may
be helpful for treating the underlying infection
by relieving bronchial inflammation and lessening the severity of cough symptoms.
Airzene may be helpful for respiratory tract infections such as
Bronchitis by detoxifying histamines.
Recent estimates indicate that 11.2 million Americans received a
physician diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.
Airzene has antihistaminic ingredients that may allow the
body to metabolize and detoxify histamines.
This is helpful for those experiencing respiratory infections along with a horrible
cough.
Bronchitis remains one of the most common diagnoses
made by primary healthcare providers.
This condition is so common in fact, that it costs the health care
system upwards of 300 million dollars annually.
However, Acute Bronchitis should not be confused with Chronic Bronchitis,
which is a much severer form of the condition and a principal manifestation
of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disorder
(COPD). Regardless of condition origin, bronchitis as
a whole remains a difficult condition for
providers to treat as its pathophysiology (functional
changes associated with the illness) is still misunderstood.
Treatment protocols for this illness also lack clarity.
Realizing that specific dietary factors, including nutritional
supplementation, can influence inflammatory activity,
antioxidant status in the body, and respiratory health,
Progressive Health has created Airzene to fill the
void between your illness and prescribed treatment regimen.
Vitamin C - Data that was collected from the
Second
National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey revealed that Vitamin C serum levels were associated with bronchitis.
The higher the serum content,
the less likely an individual was to contract bronchitis.
Vitamin C also provides antihistaminic relief,
due to its ability to metabolize and detoxify histamines.
This is important as specific allergens
are known to worsen the symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
Zinc - Low zinc levels have been found in patients
with Chronic Bronchitis.
Results have shown that supplementing zinc
into your diet results with improvements to general health,
and may be especially helpful for respiratory conditions.
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine - This agent has been found
to be useful when
administered to those with chronic bronchitis.
Several studies indicate a significant reduction in the number of acute exacerbations
each month while also
lowering the numbers of sick days and hospitalization. NAC helps break
down mucus. For this reason, inhaled NAC
is often used in hospitals to treat bronchitis. NAC is also thought to protect
lung tissue via its potent antioxidant activity.
Oral NAC, 200mg taken three times per day, has also been deemed
effective for improving symptoms in people with acute
bronchitis in double-blind research.
Licorice (root)- Licorice can provide many
benefits.
It has been shown to support antiviral activity, support
the stress response, as well as inflammatory response. (6, 7, 8)
Cordyceps- Traditionally used for improving
respiration
and helping individuals with decreased lung function,
such as asthma and bronchitis. It does this by increasing
oxygenation (improving VO2 max by 9-15%). (9)
Astragalus- Promotes regeneration of cells
in the bronchi
after they have been exposed to a viral infection.
Echinacea Purpurea- Has been shown to strengthen
the
immune system (10). Echinacea can effectively help with
upper respiratory tract infections (11). Has also been shown to help with the
common cold.
Citrus Aurantium- Helps absorb Vitamin C -
making it beneficial for colds, bronchitis, and fevers.
Airzene Ingredients:
Each Serving (3 capsules) contains:
-Vitamin C 250 mg (Daily Value: 417%)
-Zinc 20 mg (Daily Value: 133%)
-N-Acetl L-Cysteine 750 mg (Daily Value: *)
-Licorice (root) 100 mg (Daily Value: *)
-Cordyceps 500mg (Daily Value: *)
-Astragalus 200 mg (Daily Value: *)
-Echinacea Purpurea 50 mg (Daily Value: *)
-Citrus Aurantium 150 mg (Daily Value: *)
-Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate.
-*Daily Value Not Established
Daily Dosage: Take one capsule one hour before each meal.
If an upset stomach occurs take each capsule with a meal.
Lower tract infections usually occur when defense mechanisms
are impaired due to some external factor such
as cigarette smoke or exposure to irritants in the air (such as heavy smog).
Some symptoms of respiratory infections include:
-A noticeable cough
-Coughing up mucous in the morning
-Noises such as wheezing may be heard while breathing
-An increase in the size of your rib cage
-A bluish color in the fingernails and lips
These symptoms are a result of what can be or what
will become a form of a respiratory infection such as Bronchitis.
Double-blind placebo controlled studies have shown that
the ingredients in Airzene have the ability to metabolize
and detoxify histamines. This will help clear bronchial passages
and reduce inflammation associated with Bronchitis.
This customer had a chronic cough due to his smoking
habit that lasted 20 years, here is his story:
"I recently quit smoking and I decided I wanted to live
a healthier life.
I have a pretty bad cough from my smoking habit,
but I heard that Airzene could help and I didn't want my cough to turn into
bronchitis.
I think that is what you get from the cough, anyways I tried your product for
a few months
and I have seen some good results.
My cough is getting much better and I feel extremely good
after taking Airzene. Just wanted to say thanks!"
-Ed Myers
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