Steroids torpedo the immune system. When I was first diagnosed with COPD, doctor had me on three inhalers, one a steroid. Constantly came down with colds, strep, gastrointestinal infections, etc. then later in life came steroid injections and epidurals in my lumbar spine and S.I. joints to combat debilitating pain. Yes, yes, I fell for it—despite knowing it never helped my poor dad either.
Colds, strep, and the wonderful agonizing mental depression was the final line in the sand.
I still have my albuterol HFA inhaler on standby. For pain I stay as mobile as I can, visit my chiropractor, utilize deep tissue massage therapy, slather on arnica Montana gel (or slap on a Salonpas patch), and occasionally lie down and watch a movie.
But the best Therapy of all, reading and studying The Living Word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hallowed be His Mighty Name.
steroids bkmk
My husband has COPD too...
He found that “Budda Teas” MULLEIN LEAF TEA is effective.
He started taking “CuraMed” Superior Absorption Curcumin, and said he believes it is helping with inflammation.
Friend said Ivermectin helps too. MSM got him leery of Ivermectin. Won’t take it. :(
(Make sure nothing interferes with any medication you may be taking)