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79 year old with copdPosted By John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/04/2015
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 03/05/2015
Please look in to Bill Munroe's hydrogen peroxide inhalation therapy on this website as a first step.
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/hydrogen_peroxide_inhalation.html
~Mama to Many~
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/08/2015
Replied by John (N. Ireland) on 03/08/2015
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 03/08/2015
When we have used the hydrogen peroxide inhalation therapy, as described by Bill Munroe on this website, and demonstrated by Deirdre, on the Video page, we have used 3% Hydrogen Peroxide from the drug store or grocery store. I look for one that has only "purified water" as the inactive ingredient. (In other words, no other fillers or preservatives.)
When we have used hydrogen peroxide in a nebulizer machine, we use 5 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 35 drops of distilled water in the medicine cup. We use it between one and four times a day, depending upon need.
Some people use the food grade 35% hydrogen peroxide and dilute it. I have been too intimated to use it because it is dangerous if not diluted properly or if it gets on the skin before diluted. But I am not sure where you would get that in Ireland.
Your father may experience more coughing at first because this may cause him to cough up stuff that is in his lungs. It may be best to start slowly with whatever you choose.
If you can get Mullein Tea, that is also good for the lungs. It is mild tasting. I mix it with some peppermint tea when I made it.
Also, if your father doesn't already, supplementing with Vitamin C and Vitamin D may help him to prevent some infections.
Currently, my husband has a bad cough that came on all of a sudden. He is finding that Vinegar Tea gives him some relief. We put 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 Tablespoon Honey into a mug with hot water. I don't know if your father could use honey. He could add a couple of drops of Stevia extract instead to sweeten it if he cannot have honey. Some diabetics also find that Raw Apple Cider Vinegar helps with blood sugar. Many people take it daily. I usually do.
Let us know how your father does with what you try!
~Mama to Many~
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/09/2015
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/18/2015
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 03/18/2015
Yes. I measured out 35 drops and also "just under 2 ml" and my 1/2 teaspoon was almost full for each. For ease sake, you could round up to 2 ml of distilled water and add 5 drops of hydrogen peroxide. Erring on a bit more of the distilled water is fine.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/19/2015
much love
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 03/20/2015
Wow, how wonderful! So is he using just the nasal pump for inhalation or also diluted peroxide in the nebulizer? I am curious.
Either way, thrilled for his improvement and I know you are too.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/20/2015
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 03/31/2015
I don't have distilled water, I just have a brita filter. Is this ok to use in place of distilled?
Replied by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 04/01/2015
I think filtered water will be fine. My concern would be straight tap or well water because I wouldn't want to be putting into the lungs any bacteria or chemicals from the water, or having anything in the water that might react with hydrogen peroxide.
Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
~Mama to Many~
Replied by John1974 (N.ireland) on 04/07/2015
Replied by Ken (New South Wales) on 04/07/2015
Replied by John1974 (N. Ireland) on 04/07/2015
Replied by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 04/08/2015
Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin D are are good things to supplement to prevent sickness.
Astragalus root is a great herb to strengthen the immune system and is very gentle. Of this, your dad could take 2 capsules twice a day, or you can buy the dried root and make a tea for him. You could combine it with some mullein leaf, which is great for the lungs. Then you would mix 1 teaspoon of each, pour a cup of almost boiling water over it, let it sit 15 minutes, strain, sweeten with some honey. You could add some peppermint if he likes mint. This tea, once or twice a day, would be good for the immune system and the lungs.
Elderberry is another great herb for strengthening the immune system. You can buy an Elderberry syrup or make one.
You could do any or all of the above. It often depends on the nature of the patient as to how well suited each would be. (Some are less cooperative about pills, others about teas, etc.) I try to work with the patient with what is easiest for them to tolerate.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Sam (Miami, FL) on 04/08/2015
Replied by John1974 (N.ireland) on 05/03/2015
Sam - thank you.
Replied by John1974 (N.ireland) on 06/09/2015