Pulmonary Diseases: The Role of Osteopathy

Recognition and treatment of pulmonary disease with osteopathy is crucial as a stand-alone treatment or as adjunctive to standard medical treatment.  The pathophysiology of many common and uncommon pulmonary diseases are illuminated so as to facilitate creation of beneficial osteopathic modalities.  Common diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis; less common are lung deposition diseases such as asbestosis, amyloidosis, and sarcoidosis.