Stem Cell Therapy for COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by obstructed airflow, leading to various symptoms and complications. Common treatment options for COPD include medications, exercise regimens, and therapies. However, these treatments often do not prevent the recurrence of disease episodes.

Stem Cell Therapy has emerged as a promising alternative, offering a more effective approach to managing COPD compared to traditional treatments.

The most common causes of COPD include:

Tobacco Smoking: The primary risk factor for COPD, smoking damages the lungs over time, leading to chronic inflammation and airflow obstruction.

Exposure to Fumes: Inhalation of fumes from cooking or heating in poorly ventilated homes can contribute to the development of COPD, especially in areas where indoor air pollution is prevalent.

Family History of Lung Diseases: A genetic predisposition can increase the likelihood of developing COPD, particularly if there is a family history of lung diseases.

Loss of Elasticity in the Lungs: Over time, the air sacs (alveoli) and bronchial tubes may lose their elasticity, leading to over-expansion and difficulty in breathing.

Emphysema: This condition involves the destruction of elastic fibers and the fragile walls of the lungs, contributing to the loss of lung function.

Chronic Bronchitis: Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, chronic bronchitis leads to increased mucus production, further blocking the airways and exacerbating COPD symptoms.

The most common risk factors for COPD are:

Genetic history – alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is the main reason for COPD

Exposure to chemicals and dust – long-term chemical fumes and dust exposure can irritate the lung lining

Tobacco smoke – long-term cigarette smoking

Asthma – a chronic disease of the airways which can lead to COPD. A combination of smoking and asthma can increase the risk of COPD

The most common strategies for COPD treatment are:

Cessation of smoking

Bronchodilator (short-acting) medications as Levalbuterol, Albuterol, and Ipratropium

Long-acting bronchodilator medications as Umeclidinium, Indacaterol, Aclidinium, Formoterol, Arformoterol, Salmeterol, and Tiotropium

Steroids as Budesonide and fluticasone

Combination inhalers as vilanterol and fluticasone, vilanterol, umeclidinium, and fluticasone, budesonide and formoterol, fluticasone and salmeterol

Oral steroids, Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors, theophylline, and antibiotics

Lung therapies as oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation program

In-home ventilation therapy (non-invasive)

Stem Cells are the natural repair process of your body parts, and they are present in our fat cells, bone marrow cells, we use Mesenchymal Stem Cells from donor cord blood. If you place the SCs over the area of damage, then these cells can lead to the activation of new and healthy cells. This healing process is what our body needs. Stem Cell Therapy helps boost body repair mechanisms and introduces the new Stem Cells.

Stem Cells Therapy or Mesenchymal Stem Cells replace the lung tissues and cells in the body. This intervention program can help in combating the damages due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Medical Centre is a holistic approach to treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Your Renue Journey does not end after your last day of SCT. We follow up with you to assert your progress since the treatment of COPD with Stem Cells consists of four phases:

Pre-treatment: Clinical evaluation, lab test results, and other diagnostic procedures. You will take our Renue Epigenetic Test powered by TruDiagnostics that will assert your biological age and other important health markers. Your TruDiagnostics test is part of The Renue Difference. It provides your doctor with critical information about your health and your true age (biological vs chronological).

After the epigenetic test and we have received all your medical records, your Patient Advisor will assist you in planning your travel to Puerto Vallarta.

Treatment day: The treatment starts with taking a specific amount of blood through apheresis. After taking the Stem Cells, the rest of the blood is returned to the donor.

30, 60 & 90 days post-treatment follow-up: COPD symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

Six months post-treatment: COPD symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

SCT to live a better life: Benefits and outcomes

The effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment can improve all your symptoms, causing a considerable impact on your quality of life and daily activities.

As part of The Renue Difference, you will receive three Hyperbaric Chamber sessions that greatly improve SCT efficacy and stimulate the body cells to combat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. These sessions comprise three days: one day before treatment, after treatment, and on the day of treatment.

According to results, clinical outcomes, and pre-and post-treatment observations, SCT has been shown to help

Reduce Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease progression

Speed up tissue repair

Regrow and repair tissues after six months

After the SCT procedure, an MRI test depicts the further need for the treatment at a specific body site.

Talk to our Patient Advisor to know more about SCT at The Renue Medical Centre.

Expected results and prognosis:

The most expected prognosis of the treatment is improved life quality, easy breathing, fewer exacerbations, and more stability in the patient's condition. Moreover, Stem Cell Therapy can also show the results within the initial three months of the disease.

Generally, Stem Cell Therapy has a satisfactory safety profile, good prognosis, and effectiveness.

The most frequent or common risk factors of SCT can be:

Allergic reactions

Bleeding from the site of injection

Fever

Painful injection area /site

Lethargy and fatigue

Pre-treatment education can help with awareness of slight side effects of the therapy. Bleeding and swelling of the injured site is manageable via proper technique. Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care. Fever, lethargy, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment.