Stem Cell IV Therapy for COPD
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Dr. Jane Hendricks
NOTE: Unlike other stem cell clinics, our treatments are comprehensive and includes up to 6 months of follow up visits.
The year this Phoenix practice began administering regenerative protocols.
Structured physician follow-up is included in every treatment plan.
The physician who evaluates you remains with you through every review.
Product is supplied by an FDA-registered, AATB-accredited laboratory partner.
Causes, symptoms, and how stem cell therapy is used.
An overview to bring to your physician consultation—not a substitute for a diagnosis.
Symptoms
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a degenerative condition of the lungs and includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
This terminal disease is diagnosed in 14 million Americans but millions more suffer from COPD who are not diagnosed.
Over time, long term injury to the parnechyma results in restricted airways and hyperinflation of the lungs.
The thickening of airways increases airway resistance resulting in air trapping.
These progressive changes in the lungs decrease quality of life and lead to disability.
Emphysema is profoundly caused by smoking and unfortunately, long after the smoke exposure ceases, the inflammatory process persists.
There are other causes of COPD such as long standing asthma, chronic bronchitis, history of pneumonia as a child and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Scar tissue gradually takes over healthy functional tissue making it more difficult for the lungs to do their job of taking in oxygen and expelling CO2.
Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance, fatigue, and chronic wet cough.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for COPD, so the condition is terminal.
Treatments
Conventional treatments manage symptoms.
Steroids are used to suppress the immune system by controlling mucus production and expanding airways.
Antibiotics are given for recurring lung infections such as pneumonia.
The downside of these treatments is increased risk for infections like colds and flus, and cancer due to long term suppression of the immune system.
These medications simply control the symptoms and further weaken the patient’s immune system and lung tissue integrity.
Unfortunately, this medical model makes COPD terminal.
How can a Stem Cell IV help with COPD?
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC’s) are showing promising results for COPD patients, even in advanced patients.
The mesenchymal stem cells modulate the immune system by inhibiting the overactive chemicals such as IL-6 and enhancing the regulatory T cells.
The MSCs stimulate the body’s own regenerative and repair capabilities in the areas of injured tissue.
The stem cells travel to the lungs via paracrine signaling to secrete growth factors and cytokines to begin repair. For more information on how stem cells work see our FAQ page.
Umbilical cord derived stem cells (UCB-MSC’s) have the advantage over bone marrow derived stem cells (BM-MSC’s) and adipose derived stem cells due to their smaller size.
This prevents possible pulmonary entrapment that has occured with some infusions of BM-MSC’s and adipose stem cells.
In addition, adipose derived stem cells pose increased risks for infection. Most COPD patients are older and generally unhealthy.
The bone marrow and adipose derived stem cells from the patient reflect the poor health of the host.
UCB-MSC’s are just 9 months old and have been shown to be more robust than the host’s less viable stem cells and respond strongly to paracrine signaling compared to the host stem cells.
What results can I expect from a Stem Cell Infusion?
The stem cell IV for COPD is simple and results may be seen quickly.
Results vary depending on the progression of the disease, age, and overall health.
As with any regenerative treatment, the earlier in the course of disease process, the better the outcome.
One study showed over 82% of patients given stem cells noticeable improvements in their quality of life and being able to reduce the need for oxygen therapy.
Clinical trials are under way that have proven safety and are showing positive results.
What our patients can expect from us
Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and health goals.
Comprehensive pre-treatment evaluation and ongoing progress monitoring
Access to cutting-edge regenerative medicine therapies
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