Utility of homoeopathic medicines in treating cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) is a significant cause for morbidity and mortality worldwide. Exposure to tobacco smoke and other pollutants are the major causes responsible for COPD. There are various factors recognised that increase the risk for development and progression of COPD. Various imaging techniques and advances in omics helps in understanding the pathobiology of COPD, which further help in prevention and treatment of COPD. Patients of COPD immensely suffer from occurrence of COVID – 19, they are severely affected by Obstruction in the air way passage and have serious disease manifestations. Poor healthcare delivery and social isolation also affects people who have COPD and also suffered from COVID-19. This article will give you an insight of COPD, with emphasis on epidemiology, pathophysiology, imaging, diagnosis and homoeopathic treatment in cases of COPD.