My Take on Nontraditional Medicine in Treating AATD
WHY IT MATTERS
Patients with AATD can learn from one person's real-world experience balancing conventional treatment with complementary approaches, which may help inform their own conversations with their healthcare team about what options exist.
A patient with AATD (a rare lung disease caused by low levels of a protective protein) shares her personal experiences with complementary and alternative medicine approaches. She discusses how nontraditional treatments have fit into her overall care plan alongside standard medical treatment. The article reflects one patient's perspective on combining different types of medicine to manage her condition.
A patient living with AATD shares her views on nontraditional medicine and the experiences that shaped them. The post My Take on Nontraditional Medicine in Treating AATD appeared first on Rare Disease Advisor
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Use this patient's experience as a starting point to discuss with your doctor which complementary approaches, if any, might be safe and appropriate alongside your current AATD treatment plan.