CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASE:  THE DIAGNOSTICS

We are in the third week of our four-part series on the 5th-largest killer in America.  This week, we talk about the diagnostics that can help prevent Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease and the tests that can help provide a roadmap to actually reverse it.  In this episode, you'll learn:—How Asthma is the majority of CLRD cases, while COPD is the number one category of CLRD deaths.—Why the Spirometry Lung Function Test is the most important tool to diagnose the Lungs.  And why Dr. Prather does not charge for follow-up Spirometry tests for those with severe Lung problems. —What factors Dr. Prather looks for to determine when  a Chest X-Ray is needed or when CT imaging is required for a patient.  And the common calcification Dr. Prather sees on Chest X-Rays due to Indianapolis being the "Histoplasmosis Capitol of America". —The importance of Vitamin D testing for respiratory health and the role it played during COVID.  And why Dr. Prather believes CLRD could be lowered by 85% if people just keep their Vitamin D levels in proper range.—The importance of Vitamin A as the recommended treatment for Measles.  And the history behind Cod Liver Oil as a great supplement for kids.—The importance of a Pulse Oximeter to check Blood Oxygen levels as a standard screening for all patients. —How Hair Analysis has been an important key to the health of so many patients, such as identifying toxic heavy metals like Cadmium which cause long-term damage to the Lungs. —Why Dr. Prather believes Sputum Cultures are under-utilized. —How a Stool Kit plays an important role for Lung health by identifying leaky gut issues that lead to Food Allergies.  Plus, how Parasites are a big cause of severe childhood Asthma and adult-onset Asthma.—Why too LOW levels of Hydrochloric Acid "almost always kicks off allergies" and is the reason for GERD and heartburn.  And why Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pepcid actually make the problem worse by lowering the Hydrochloric Acid in your stomach even more.http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast