Treating Asthma by Welcoming Viruses
Posted: 7/12/2011 1:12:28 PM
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Do you feel tightness in your chest or have difficulty breathing? Are you coughing and wheezing at the same time? These are common signs of asthma, a chronic disorder affecting the lungs. Over 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition, and the numbers continue to grow daily. This amounts to a lot of dollars being spent. Asthma costs approximately $19.7 billion annually!1 Due to its economic standing and the sheer numbers affected by this disease, asthma has been the target of much research, including the medications used to treat it.
Xolair, a drug prescribed to asthma patients, is an injection that “controls” the attacks by targeting an antibody, IgE, responsible for allergic reactions. IgE, however, is an important part of our immune system’s defense against viruses and parasites.2 This is a point often missed while advertising the medication, yet is mentioned in its safety warning that states increased viral infections are possible due to the body’s impaired ability to fight viruses.
Not only can Xolair weaken the body’s defense against viruses, but it can also increase chances of developing cancer.3 Most people would take their chances with asthma rather than cancer. Furthermore, there is risk of severe allergic reactions with symptoms that mirror an asthma attack.3 In this case, how would you know whether to get treated for a drug reaction or an asthma attack?
In addition to outside environmental pollutants contributing to asthma, hundreds of household cleaners inside have also been linked to the disease. Maximized Living doctors can teach you about safer alternatives to conventional cleaning supplies. Not using toxic cleaners is a great way to reduce respiratory issues.
Maximized Living also offers a supplement that removes accumulated toxins in the body’s cells. Help your body fight off viruses and purge toxins with Maximized Living’s Daily Detox. It can be found at your local Maximized Living doctor’s office or at www.maximizedliving.com.
1http://www.aaaai.org/media/statistics/asthma-statistics.asp
2http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/03/18/adult-asthma-drug-nearly-eliminates-seasonal-attacks-kids/
3http://www.xolair.com/important_safety_information.html