Advice needed regarding very frail boy w aspergillosis

Posted By Lilybelle (Saffron Walden, Essex, Uk) on 02/06/2011

Dear Ted,
My 8 year old son has always been a delicate, very small, very thin boy and from babyhood has suffered from severe bouts of pneumonia, repeated chest infections and now is very slowly recovering from a serious aspergillis infection. He is under the hospital but his lung function is still quite low. I wondered if there was anything you could suggest to strengthen his lungs to prevent the aspergillis infection returning and to hopefully prevent the frequent chest problems. Also, anything that would improve his general health to help him grow and put on weight would be wonderful as he has these problems so often that it knocks him back each time and all the hospital can do is increase the steroid dosages. We are so worried about him as he is so thin and frail but he is blessed with a family that pray for him continually and thankfully he finds the strength to fight on each time. We would all be so grateful if you could give us some advice as he is such a brave little boy but he desperately needs some help. Many, many thanks Ted from Debra, UK.
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Replied by Tracyd (Simpsonville, South Carolina, Usa) on 02/18/2011

Lilybelle, I'm fairly new on here, but I saw where you were looking for something to improve your son's general health. My son was also very sickly with RSV, skin issues, and a heart condition, so I've been researching natural remedies and prevention for him for years. Like your son, he was very thin and when he caught something as simple as even a cold, it would knock him down from all directions. I had difficulty finding even a multivitamin that he could take, natural, gummy, or otherwise. He couldn't digest them, and they made him sick. In the past year, I've started him on drinkable vitamins and minerals, one of which is a very powerful antioxidant with pycnogenol, and it was the first time he went through the spring and fall seasons (pollen and ragweed seasons) without a steroid. He is visibly growing stronger. If you want more information let me know. Many wishes of health to you and your family.
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Replied by Lilybelle (Saffron Walden, Uk) on 03/05/2011

Tracy thank you so much for your kind message. I would indeed be so grateful for any tips you can give me. Am so glad that your son is thriving. Take care and best wishes to you and your family. X
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Replied by Steve Scott (Anaheim, Ca) on 07/17/2011

I saw your situation and thought I would have you look up japanese red pine needle oil. This will be your answer!!! I hope this will help your son!!!
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Replied by Tk (Sydney, Australia) on 07/21/2011

Hi Lilybelle,

I was one of them that wrote in this forum for help in finding a cure for my wife suffering from aspergillosis (ABPA). She is also asthmatic. So far we have no cure but have better success to stop her taking the prednisolone (steriods). Her thoracic / lung specilaist was surprised when she visited her last. It was when she starts seeing a Chinese Herbalist. The Herbalist's first priority is to build her immunity up. After a month long of those horrible herbal concoctions she has managed to stop the prednisolone. She is still using twice daily the Symbicort. It a long term treatment but we can see results. Not all Chinese Herbalist are good, we have found this Herbalist by co-incidence from a friend who was diagnosed a terminal case but was cured after 2 years of treatment by this Herbalist. If u want to go thru a Chinese Herbalist, I hope you will find someone who is good. God Bless u all.

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Replied by Jamesetta (Chicago, Ill) on 08/26/2011

I did not know about this asperillosis fungus until a few months ago when I ran into my ex husband`s cousin. I found out that my ex husband has this disorder. When went to visit him I wanted to cry. We are looking for a remedy for him also. If someone could tell or suggest a relialbe chinese herbalist we would be so happy. Also something to put weight back on him he is so small now. I keep him in prayer for a healing from God. thanks and God bless you.
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Replied by Sapphire (Dallas, Tx Usa) on 12/02/2011

Hello, Where can I purchase japanese red pine oil. I found some info online but not sure.

Thanks.

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Replied by Emi (Sarajevo, Bosnia) on 02/21/2012

I have done a lot of research since I suffer from Allergic Bronchial Pulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity along with thyroid problems, osteoporosis and bad heart due to mold. It seems like cinnamon oil diffused helps, as well as some other oils. Other things that do work for me are niacinamide, B5 that works like perdisnone and oregano oil. Moreover, the D3 stops the allergic reaction. I would avoid Apple cider vinegar due to its mold content as well as the evil citric acid- the E330 is actually made from aspergillus. This is what I found out, and it seems to work, since I now feel horrible after running out of my natural medicines.
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Replied by Faeqa ( Amman, Jordan) on 04/11/2012

Peace upon all of you, I used black cumin (Nigella Sativa) for internal fungus and it give me a very good result, I think if you use it for Allergic Bronchial Pulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) it may give the same.

The way I used is: grind it then add ACV, let it stand around one hour to be a soft paste, take internally one teaspoon 2 times a day (before or after meal).

I used this paste externally for skin fungus especially feet fungus and it gives excellent results and cure it forever.

Not: don't grind alot of black cumin, just prepare for 2-3 days every time and keep it tightly in a jar because it oxidize by air.

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Replied by Lea (Davie, Fl) on 08/07/2012

I am 47 year old who was diagnosed with ABPA at the age of 28. Several bouts of pneumonia later and daily use of Advair 500, and 4-5 long courses of prednisone yearly, there has to be a better way. I started taking Apple Cider Vinegar, but then heard conflicting reports that it is processed with Aspergillus, my arch enemy. I also have asthma and sinus issues (bronchial/sinus syndrome). I had a sore throat yesterday and today feel awful, very tired with a fever. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
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Replied by Megan (Willis, Tx) on 01/03/2013

There is a great book that talks about fungus, natural remedies and a fungus free diet. The Fungus Link by Doug Kaufman it has a fungus detox diet in it and medical, and natural remedies. It is a great source of information on all types of fungus
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