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Are you suffering from frequent shortness of breath and chronic cough? Is this affecting your quality of life or your ability to do daily activities? Have you tried various treatments and not had any relief? Our specialists provide obstructive pulmonary disease treatment using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), and osteopathic healing hands. Visit our clinic or Book your appointment online.
Studies have shown:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called chronic obstructive lung disease is a term that is used for two closely related diseases of the respiratory system: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Next sectionMost patients with COPD have a long history of heavy cigarette smoking. Other risk factors of COPD include exposure to air pollution at work and in the environment as well as second hand smoke (exposure to large amount of smoke exhaled by a smoker).
Next sectionThe most common symptoms seen in COPD include shortness of breath, fatigue, chronic cough with or without mucus, wheezing and recurrent respiratory infections. Initially patients do not know that they are suffering from COPD. As the disease progresses, the cough becomes more frequent and more and more effort is needed to get air into and out of the lungs. In later stages of the disease, the heart may be affected.
Next sectionCOPD may be diagnosed with the help of a chest X-ray, blood tests to measure the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood (arterial blood gas), and a lung function test (spirometry).
Next sectionThere is no cure for it. Treatment is generally a conservative approach and aims at relieving symptoms and preventing further disease progression. Treatment options include:
Osteopath treatment for COPD
Frequently asked questions
Do you prescribe medication or perform surgery?
Osteopathic care at our Houston clinic focuses on non-pharmacological, hands-on approaches. While Dr. Banik is a licensed physician who understands when medication or surgery may be necessary, her clinic emphasizes natural techniques that may reduce reliance on prescriptions or invasive procedures.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
The first visit is an hour long, during which I take an extensive history to understand your unique situation. Then the rest of the time is spent performing osteopathic manipulative treatment. It is best if you wear loose, comfortable clothing for your treatments. Follow-up visits are half an hour.
What is osteopathic care?
Osteopathic medicine combines the knowledge of a fully licensed physician (DO) with hands-on techniques designed to ease discomfort and support the body’s natural ability to move and function. Many of our Houston patients describe feeling more mobile and energized after sessions.
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