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Essential Oils that Help You Breathe Better

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung illnesses that make breathing challenging. It’s estimated that more than 11 million Americans have COPD. There’s no cure, but remedies can help ease symptoms, stop complications, and slow disease advancement.

Signs of COPD include shortness of breath, needing to clear your throat often, and frequent coughing. Individuals with COPD often have emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

COPD can result from long-term exposure to pollutants or toxins, including the toxins found in cigarette smoke. Genetics may also play a part in developing COPD.

Primary therapies for COPD include:

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  • Quitting smoking
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Drugs that widen your airway, including nebulizers and inhalers
  • Surgery

Home treatments and holistic therapies may also function to reduce your symptoms. Some research demonstrates that essential oils can treat COPD effectively when paired with traditional medical treatment.

Keep reading to find out what we know about treating COPD with essential oils.

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COPD and essential oils

Research indicates essential oils may be useful in treating upper respiratory infections.

Upper respiratory infections include the common cold, sinusitis, and pharyngitis. These are acute disorders, meaning they endure for only a short period, generally a few weeks.

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Eucalyptus Oil

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Eucalyptus oil has been used widely for centuries as a home remedy for respiratory conditions.

Eucalyptus oil is also an anti-inflammatory and boosts your immune system. Using eucalyptus oil can kill

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