Primary Complex

Updated on May 28, 2008
B.A. asks from Baltimore, MD
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Hi everyone!

I have a 2 year old who have been diagnosed with primary complex. She is taking in medicines for her condition but i am a bit concerned because the first floor of our house is being renovated. Because of the renovation, there's a lot of dust that goes inside her room. Her pediatrician recommended that we stay in a relative's house during the duration of the renovation just so she will not exposed to the dust. But our relatives are a bit far and we don't have extra budget to rent a temporary house. My question is, does anybody know of some ways how i can minimize dust coming into our room? Does an ozonator or oxegenator work for this purpose?

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L.P.

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Hi Bella,

I'm not sure what to suggest regarding the dust, but I did a bit of Googling for you and found some other things that might help your daughter with her recovery. (Some are a little weird sounding, but things like vitamins and food such as pears and yogurt are straight forward enough.)

Something that I would also add to the list is switching any chemicals that you use to natural based products. Cleaners such as Lysol and Clorox contain chemicals which are irritating to the lungs and respiratory tract. If you need any help finding brands which don't use harsh and irritating chemicals then just send a reply to this. The stuff that I use is great.
Hope this helps,

L. P

FOUND USING GOOGLE:
Primary complex is a term used to describe tuberculosis of the lungs, this term is used when being applied to children who have the infection.

Natural Cures

Note: Prevention is the key to treating and minimizing the spread of TB. This is achieved through vaccinations, such as the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine. Contact tracing using skin testing and x-ray should be performed on relatives and friends of patients with TB as an effective way to detect early cases of TB that have not yet presented with symptoms. Proper diagnosis must include a chest X-ray and skin and sputum tests, and proper treatment must include drugs.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet that emphasizes raw vegetables and pure filtered water. Pears, pear juice, and pear sauce can also be helpful, as pears can help hasten healing of the lungs. Other helpful foods include fenugreek and alfalfa sprouts, garlic, pomegranate, and all forms of fermented milk such as yogurt and kefir.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of echinacea, elecampane, and mullein in equal parts and take one teaspoon three times a day. This remedy is very effective for soothing the lungs.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. We suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Please seek the advice of your alternative health care practitioner before undergoing these procedures to make sure they are appropriate for you.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: Combine raw potato juice with an equal amount of carrot juice. Add one teaspoon of olive or almond oil and one teaspoon of honey, and drink three glasses each day.

Lifestyle: Get plenty of fresh air, rest, light, exercise, and relaxation.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements are recommended for TB: Vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, Vitamin E, multiminerals, essential fatty acids, zinc, garlic capsules, citrus seed extract, lipotropic formula, deglycerinated licorice, and lung glandulars.

Topical Treatment: Eucalyptus oil packs applied topically over the lungs can help break up congestion and collected fluids.

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L.A.

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I would get an air purifier or several if possible. It won't keep the dust out of the room but should clean the air your child breathes.

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S.M.

answers from Norfolk on

I would suggest a GOOD air filter. I can give you information if you wish. Please feel free to send me an email and I will send you a link.
S.

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M.C.

answers from Washington DC on

You can also try hanging a sheet of plastic on the outside of the door. It should catch most of it.
M.

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