Mission: Breathing Better
Regenerative Program for Chronic Lung Disease
Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people suffer from lung disease in the U.S. Smoking, infections, and genetics are responsible for most lung diseases. The lungs are part of a complex apparatus, expanding and relaxing thousands of times each day to bring in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Lung disease can result from problems in any part of this system.
Chronic respiratory diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, are responsible for a substantial health and financial burden in the United States each year. In 2015, 6.7 percent of all deaths were due to chronic respiratory diseases, which were the fifth leading
cause of death.*
Chronic respiratory diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, are responsible for a substantial health and financial burden in the United States each year. In 2015, 6.7 percent of all deaths were due to chronic respiratory diseases, which were the fifth leading
cause of death.*
Lung Regeneration Program
Lung Regeneration Program (LRP) is a regenerative cellular therapy (PRP-PC) to treat chronic lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many of these conditions have no cure, but certain treatments and measures can help patients breathe easier. Cellular therapy has allowed many people with chronic pulmonary conditions to improve their quality of life.
What is PRP-PC?
Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.) The platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood. However, platelets also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries.
PRP-PC (platelet-rich-plasma platelet-concentrate) is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood.
The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual.
PRP-PC (platelet-rich-plasma platelet-concentrate) is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood.
The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual.
A small blood
sample is taken
from the patient.
sample is taken
from the patient.
The cells needed
to create the
PRP-PC are
separated from
other cells within
the sample.
to create the
PRP-PC are
separated from
other cells within
the sample.
The concentrated cells are directly inhaled to the lungs through a nebulizer.
The concentrated cells are naturally caught in the lung tissue where they may begin to promote healing in the lungs.
STEP 1: To develop a PRP preparation, blood must first be drawn from a patient. The platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased during a process called centrifugation. Then the increased concentration of platelets is combined with the remaining blood.
STEP 2: The blood is taken and put it into a centrifuge. That centrifuge spins the blood, separating it into three different layers:
STEP 3: The PRP is going to be minimally processed in order to make a nebulized solution. The nebulized PRP concentrate is then introduced to the lungs through a nebulizer.
STEP 4: The concentrated cells are naturally caught in the lung tissue where they may begin to promote healing in the lungs. The plasma adheres to the lungs and initiates a healing response. By allowing the patient to breathe aerosolized particles of nebulized PRP, this new delivery method increases the influx of platelets onto the endothelial surface, which reduces inflammation and stimulates the healing process.
Frequency: Physicians usually recommend the following frequency:
A three week program including two treatments a week.
STEP 2: The blood is taken and put it into a centrifuge. That centrifuge spins the blood, separating it into three different layers:
- the platelet-poor layer, the buffy coat (which contains the platelets and
- white blood cells) and the red blood cells. It’s that middle layer what is
- called PRP (platelet-rich-plasma).
STEP 3: The PRP is going to be minimally processed in order to make a nebulized solution. The nebulized PRP concentrate is then introduced to the lungs through a nebulizer.
STEP 4: The concentrated cells are naturally caught in the lung tissue where they may begin to promote healing in the lungs. The plasma adheres to the lungs and initiates a healing response. By allowing the patient to breathe aerosolized particles of nebulized PRP, this new delivery method increases the influx of platelets onto the endothelial surface, which reduces inflammation and stimulates the healing process.
Frequency: Physicians usually recommend the following frequency:
A three week program including two treatments a week.
What Diseases could be treated with LRP?
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD
- Emphysema
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
In order to determine if you qualify for this program, please fill out the form below.