Pulmonary Fibrosis

Stem Cell Therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Stem Cell Therapy for Respiratory Syndromes

 

About Respiratory Diseases

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is the disease of the lungs due to damage of lung tissue and cells. Medications, oxygen therapies, and transplantations are treatments with a great variety of side effects. To minimize the side effects and complications, Stem Cell Therapy is the best suitable treatment option for PF.

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis is another lung disease that occurs as a result of lung tissue scarring and damage. The thickness of lung tissue makes it difficult for the lungs of patients to work and function. With the worsening of the condition, a person can become shorter of the normal breath. Associated scarring can be due to multiple factors. In case of unknown causes, pulmonary fibrosis is termed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis can be due to multiple factors and reasons. The disease in which the cause of the problems is known is treatable according to the need of the individual. However, in some cases, the exact cause of Pulmonary Fibrosis stays unknown which is known as idiopathic PF.

  • The most common causes of PF are:

    • Environmental factors and occupational factors as grain dust, asbestos fibres, silica dust, coal dust, hard metal dust

    • Radiation treatments

    • Medications as heart medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and chemotherapy drugs 

    • Medical conditions as sarcoidosis, pneumonia, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, and systemic lupus erythematosus

    • GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

  • The most common risk factors are:

    • Genetic factors – family history of pulmonary fibrosis running in the family

    • Smoking

    • Gender (men are more likely to be affected by the disease)

    • Age (more likely incidence among older and middle-aged adults

    • Certain occupations (exposure to pollutants due to construction, mining, and farming)

    • Cancer medications and treatments

 

The Treatment Journey

  • In PF, the scarring of lungs isn’t reversible. Until now, there isn’t effective proof of any treatment for preventing the progression of the problem. However, the most common interventional programs for the disease are:

    • Medications as nintedanib and pirfenidone

    • Oxygen therapy (to lessen the complications of the low oxygen levels)

    • Pulmonary rehabilitation (physical exercises, breathing exercises, and nutritional counselling for improving endurance and overall lungs health)

    • Lungs transplantation (may include complications, infections, and rejections)

  • What Is Stem Cell Therapy?Stem Cells are the natural repair process of your body parts. SCs are present in our fat cells, bone marrow cells and in this case, we use Mesenchymal Stem Cells from donor cord blood. If you place the SCs over the area of damage, then these cells can lead to the activation of new and healthy cells. This healing process is what our body needs. Stem Cell Therapy helps boost body repair mechanisms and introduces the new stem cells.

  • Stem Cell Therapy is the most effective and innovative treatment option for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. In this disease, lung tissues undergo severe damage and destruction, which is recoverable via the application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. In comparison to the other treatments, Mesenchymal Stem Cells focus on replacing the root cause of the disease instead of focusing on the disease symptoms.

 

How is the treatment at The Renue Medical Centre different?

The Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Medical Centre is a holistic approach to treating Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). 

Your Renue Journey does not end after your last day of SCT. We follow up with you to assert your progress, since the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis with Stem Cells consists of four phases:

  1. Pre-treatment: Clinical evaluation, lab test results, and other diagnostic procedures. You will take our Renue Epigenetic Test powered by TruDiagnostics that will assert your biological age and other important health markers. Your TruDiagnostics test is part of The Renue Difference. It provides your doctor with critical information about your health and your true age (biological vs. chronological).

    After the epigenetic test and we have received all your medical records, your Patient Advisor will assist you in planning your travel to Puerto Vallarta.

  2. Treatment day: The treatment starts with taking a specific amount of blood through apheresis. After taking the Stem Cells, the rest of the blood is returned to the donor.

  3. 30, 60 & 90 days post-treatment follow-up: PF symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results

  4. Six months post-treatment: PF symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

 

Your Treatment Journey

Experience The Renue Difference in Puerto Vallarta

Arrival Day

Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, a Renue representative will meet you at the airport in one of our Mercedes Vans to transport you to the hotel.

Our representative will quickly review your schedule for the coming days for your peace of mind. Renue makes it worry-free, so don't worry!

Evening

  • You travelled all this way, so would you like to check our list of recommended restaurants? We can make reservations for you to enjoy the great food and warm atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta.

  • Check out the Renue chauffeur for recommendations, reservations, leisure activities, and your transportation needs.

 
 

Day 1:  Enjoy The Renue Difference.

A better life starts now! 

  • Count on your Renue Advisor and staff to help you have a pleasant experience. Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel and take you to The Renue Medical Centre in the Joya Hospital. Our staff will welcome and assist you at the Centre.

    • Our staff will check you in at the Centre and take you on a tour of the facilities, including The Renue Laboratory, where your stem cells and exosomes are produced. You will also visit the Hyperbaric Chamber facility, an essential part of The Renue Difference.

    • After your check-in, our medical associates will proceed with any necessary blood work or tests organized by your Patient Advisor. 

    • An MRI test will be performed 

    • After that, you will have your first Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session.

    • Following your first treatment session, our Regen chauffeur will return you to your hotel.

    Evening

    • Do you have any plans for the evening? Or maybe you would need a chauffeur? 

    • Remember that relaxation can improve your health, too. Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions. They know the places to go in Puerto Vallarta.

 

The third Hyperbaric Session makes a difference!

Day 3. You're almost done.

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre. 

    • Your scheduled treatment will start as soon as you arrive. 

    • Then, after your treatment and third and fourth Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

    Evening

    • Your Renue Journey allows you to explore all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. 

    • Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions, and remember to enjoy yourself.

 

Are you going to miss us?

Don't forget our follow-up treatments. Talk to your Patient Advisor:

Day 2: Now you're a pro!

Treatment Day & Second Hyperbaric Session

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre.

    • The medical team will welcome you and start your treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis as soon as you arrive: 

      • 200 Million Stem Cells IV* (100M on day one, 100M on day two)

      • 100 Million Nebulized* (four sessions of 25M each, two on day one and the rest on day two)

      • 16 Billion Exosomes**The actual quantity of Stem Cells depends on the patient’s body weight and severity of the disease.

    • SCT is a successful treatment for the regeneration of cells, but combining Exosomes can even enhance its efficiency. Exosomes can be 3x more concentrated with growth factors to proliferate cell production compared to adult Stem Cells.  Read more here.

    • Then, after your treatment and second Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

    Evening

    • Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place; we suggest you don't miss out and enjoy your stay. You know it: ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions and have fun!

 

Day 4. Departure or extended stay?

It's not over yet!

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel. Then, they will take you to the airport or another treatment according to your schedule. 

    • However, maybe you would like to extend your stay and your wellness holiday because Puerto Vallarta is stunning! 

    • Talk to our Renue chauffeur. Our team will contact you to confirm all details: tours, restaurants, and other treatments you would like to have.

 

Post-treatment:

  • 30, 60 & 90 days follow-up: PF symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results

  • Six months post-treatment: PF symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria

 

Significance of Hyperbaric chambers post-treatment:

Hyperbaric Chambers are oxygen-rich chambers. Three sessions are given to the patients after the treatment to:

  • Mobilize the Stem Cells recently administered inside the body

  • Support the immune system by reducing toxicity and inflammation of the affected regions by using concentrated oxygen therapy

  • Balance the immune system, increase the levels of body energy, and enhance brain functioning

  • Reduce the events of swelling, bad sleeping routine, and discomfort 

  • Kill the harmful organisms and bacteria, fungi, and viruses that may contribute to autoimmunity and associated detrimental effects of their disease in an individual

 

Expected Results 

SCT to live a better life: Benefits and outcomes

The effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment can improve all your symptoms, causing a considerable impact on your quality of life and daily activities.

As part of The Renue Difference, you will receive three Hyperbaric Chamber sessions that greatly improve SCT efficacy and stimulate the body cells to combat Pulmonary Fibrosis. These sessions comprise three days: one day before treatment, after treatment, and on the day of treatment.

According to results, clinical outcomes, and pre-and post-treatment observations, SCT has been shown to help:

  • Reduce Pulmonary Fibrosis progression

  • Speed up tissue repair

  • Regrow and repair tissues after six months

After the SCT procedure, an MRI test depicts the further need for the treatment at a specific body site.

Talk to our Patient Advisor to learn more about SCT at The Renue Medical Centre.


Expected results and prognosis:

Improved breathing, more endurance, and improved quality of life.

 

FAQ’s

  • Generally, Stem Cell Therapy has a satisfactory safety profile, good prognosis, and effectiveness. 

    The most frequent or common risk factors of SCT can be:

    • Lethargy and fatigue

    • Bleeding from the site of injection

    • Fever

    • Painful injection area /site

    • Allergic reactions

  • Fever, lethargy, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment. Bleeding and swelling of the injured site is manageable via proper technique. Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care.

    Stem Cell Therapy is a new and promising method of treating Pulmonary Fibrosis. It has the potential to be more effective than previous methods and also carries less risk. At present, stem cell technology is still in the developmental stage, but rapid developments and advances indicate its potential uses in direct treatments of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

The benefits and effects of Stem Cell Therapy depend on several factors: the patient's health condition, underlying issues, lifestyle, and others.

To assess your expected results, we would like to know more about you. 

A medical advisor will talk to you about your diagnosis and treatment options and collect information for the attending physician; they can answer all your initial questions:

  • Will the therapy work for my case? 

  • What does the treatment involve? Is it painful?

  • Is it expensive? How much does it cost?

 

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