How does the lungs clear-up from smoke-inhalation? My 10 yrs old had it bad from a house fire?

Question

12/26/06, my 10 yrs old was in ICU with smoke inhalation damage from a house fire. She was in the hospital for one month and released on 1/26/07. She is on an inhaler now. If the doctors said her lungs were BLACK and she was critical, how does the lungs clear itself up? She seems fine now and for this I am grateful. Any advice is appreciated!

i am just looking for some understanding of the process. i saw her x-rays and it looked like cigarette burns on the inside of her lungs. How does THE BODY heal itself. thanks for any input and insight.

Answer 1

In my COPD training they said the lungs never heal

Coughing up phlegm is about the only way the lungs clean some of the crap in there

Answer 2

Hi CreoleGirl

Aromatherapy: Inhaling the steamed vapors of the essential oils of eucalyptus and pine can help relieve symptoms of emphysema, as can massaging the essential oils of cedarwood, eucalyptus, or peppermint into the chest once or twice each day.

Ayurvedic Medicine: To help ease emphysema symptoms, Ayurvedic physicians recommend boiling two to three cloves of raw, organic garlic in water. Once the cloves become tender, crush them, add to the water and drink the entire mixture in order to relief chest pain and ease breathing.


DIET: Drink plenty of pure, filtered water; at least eight ounces every two hours. For best results, add fresh squeezed lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper, making sure to brush your teeth afterwards so the acid from the citrus is not allowed to sit on the teeth. In addition, enjoy freshly made organic vegetable juices throughout the day, as well as hot broths and soups. Diluted organic pear juice can loosen up lung congestion. As part of your daily diet, emphasize organic, whole foods, especially plenty of fresh, raw organic fruits and vegetables, preferably soaked nuts and seeds, organic, free-range meats and poultry, and wild-caught fish. Garlic, cayenne pepper, chili peppers, horseradish, mustard, and onions should be eaten regularly, due to their powerful health benefits for the lungs and overall respiratory system. Organic, extra virgin olive oil should be used liberally. Organic grapes and fresh grape juice can be effective, as well.

Herbs: Useful herbs for managing emphysema symptoms include coltsfoot tea and thyme, both of which can help reduce the buildup of mucus and sputum in the lungs and respiratory tract. Peppermint tea can also be used for this purpose. Anise oil mixed with honey can be helpful when taken before each meal. Ephedra can help reduce coughing and bronchial spasms, while mullein can aid in eliminating fluid buildup in the lungs and fighting and preventing associated infection. Other useful herbs include comfrey, fennel seed, fenugreek, licorice root, red poppy flowers, rosehips, rosemary, slippery elm, violet, and white horehound. Also an herb called lobelia (at herbdoc.com) will help with the breathing issues.

Homeopathy: The homoepathic remedies Aspidosperma and Carbo vegetabilis can help to ease symptoms of emphysema.


Best of health to both of you

Answer 3

sorry to hear about that. im not sure. but smoke inhalation isnt that uncommon so she should get better

Answer 4

It will not have long lasting affects