Pneumonia is the inflammatory condition of
lungs. It is often characterized by the inflammation of parenchyma of
lungs and alveolar filling with fluid.
The alveoli are the microscopic air sacs present in lungs responsible for
gas exchange.
Pneumonia can result from variety of infections. Some of the common causes
of pneumonia are as follows.
Causes of Pneumonia:
Pneumonia is caused by inhalation of infected micro organisms spread
through contact of infected person. If the body resistance is low, the
natural process of fighting off the disease is weakened and the micro
organisms are free to spread in the lungs. The sir sacs are filled with
fluid and pus from the infectious agents making it more difficult to get
oxygen hence resulting in sickness. The main causes of pneumonia are
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Parasites
• Chemical or Physical Injury to Lungs
Symptoms:
The normal symptoms of pneumonia are
• Cough
• Chest Pain
• Fever
• Difficulty in Breathing
The treatment of pneumonia depends on the type of cause. The bacterial
pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. Pneumonia is the common disease
occurring in the persons having weak immune system. There are various
vaccines available for preventing and treating pneumonia.
Medical Treatment of Pneumonia:
The treatment of pneumonia depends on the cause and type of pneumonia. The
treatments for different types of pneumonia are listed below.
Bacterial Pneumonia: It is treated with penicillin, ampicillin clavulanate
and erythromycin. Pneumonia caused by influenza bacteria is treated with
antibiotics like cefuroxime, ofloxacin and trimethoprim sulfanethoxazole.
Viral Pneumonia: This pneumonia doesn’t responds to antibiotics. If the
lungs are infected with secondary bacterial infection, doctors prescribe
the appropriate antibiotic for eliminating bacterial infection.
Mycoplasma Pneumonia: It is treated with antibiotics like erythromycin,
clarithromycin, tetracycline and azithromycin.
Along with the medical prescription, doctors will also recommend bed rest,
intake of fluids, breathing exercises, proper diet and pain relievers. In
severe cases, artificial ventilation and oxygen therapy may be required.
Home Treatment for Pneumonia:
• Pneumonia can be treated in early stage by having the tea prepared from
the leaves of fenugreek seeds. Have four cups of tea every day. Reduce the
intake rate, once the condition improves.
• Garlic is the most important component in curing pneumonia. Adding
garlic in the food of the patient can be helpful. Garlic paste can also be
applied on the chest of the patient to improve respiration and pulse.
• Crush 15gms of sesame seeds and add it in 250 ml water. Mix it with one
tablespoon of honey and linseed. Add a pinch of salt to it and consume the
mixture. This is much effective in treating pneumonia.
• The combination of carrot juice and beet with cucumber juice or spinach
juice is also beneficial in curing pneumonia.
• Apply the turpentine oil over the patient’s rib cage and cover the area
with warm cloth.
• Take the juice of 5 to 6 holy Basil leaves and add some black pepper to
it. Consume this every 6 hours. This can relieve you from the pains.
Most causes of pneumonia can be treated at home. However, if the symptoms
last for many days, approach the doctor as soon as possible.
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of pneumonia symptoms
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some people need to take it in hospital only.