“Reporter: Doctor, besides medication and oxygen therapy, are there any other methods that can help patients better manage and improve their lung function?”
Dr. Litonjua: Over the years, despite advances in modern medicine, the main approach to treating chronic lung diseases has focused on symptom control and slowing disease progression through prescribed medications, inhalers, oxygen support, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring. These methods can help reduce the burden on the lungs, but they do not always lead to full recovery—especially in chronic or advanced stages. If patients misuse medications, rely on unverified remedies, continue smoking, or neglect follow-up care, lung function can deteriorate rapidly, leading to persistent shortness of breath, fatigue, and serious complications such as chronic respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, recurrent infections, heart strain, and even life-threatening conditions. However, a research group has recently developed a supportive herbal tea shown to help improve breathing comfort, reduce chest congestion, and support lung function recovery. It is called Lung Tea Gold.