Pneumonia is an infection caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi which affects the human lungs. Pneumonia is a contagious disease and it can spread in the air. By breathing other healthy people bring the germ into their lungs and most of them develop the illness. Sometimes there appear epidemics inside small collectivities.



Pneumonia refers to lung inflammation. There are 50 such lung inflammatory ailments. During such situations, the lungs inevitably experience build up of fluids. Several micro-organisms cause pneumonia. Pneumonic inflammation of the lungs occurs due to collection of cellular wastes and blood cells within the air sacs within the lungs. Such pneumonic inflammation creates breathing problems.



Pneumonia is a common type of pulmonary disease that involves inflammation and infection of the lungs, triggering an overproduction of mucus at the level of the respiratory tract. The intensity and the duration of the symptoms generated by pneumonia differ from a person to another, according to factors such as age, overall health and the immune system's capability of fighting against infections. While people with strong immune systems are less likely to acquire pneumonia .



Pneumonia is a respiratory disease where the parenchyma in the lungs gets inflamed. In addition, there is also congestion. The most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection caused by streptococcus penumoniae.



Symptoms of pneumonia:


# Fever, which may be less common in older adults.


# Fast heartbeat is one of the primary symptom of pneumonia.


# Feeling very tired or feeling very weak .


# Loss of appetite may occur in case of pneumonia.


# Vague pain under and around the breast bone may occur, but the severe chest pain associated with typical bacterial pneumonia is uncommon.



Pneumonia is a significant inflammation of the lungs. It is typically a result of an infection, although in some cases it can be the result of inhaling vomit, chemicals or smoke. It affects around 1% of us each year and can be contracted regardless of your age although it is most common in the elderly. The symptoms of pneumonia typically manifest themselves quickly and include a fever, difficult or painful breathing, fatigue and a cough.



PNEUMONIA TREATMENT



The Chinese mushrooms cordyceps is available in a tonic formula to support the lungs. Clear lungs from Ridgecrest herbals is a Chinese herbal formula designed to provide nutrients to the lungs. Elderberry has antiviral properties and reduces pneumonia symptoms. Ephedra (ma huang) is beneficial for relief of congestion and coughing. Warning: do not use this herb if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or insomnia, or if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Eucalyptus oil is beneficial for relieving congestion.



causes Pneumonia:



Pneumonia is caused by many things. However, bacteria are the most common causes of pneumonia. The most common bacteria that causes pneumonia is 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', Streptococcus pyogenes or Group A Streptococcus can also ca



Prevention

Immunization of infants has been shown to reduce the risk of outbreak of pneumonia. Vaccination associated to this disease are Measles, HiB (Haemophillus influenza B), influenza and varicella (chicken pox).



Home remedies for pneumonia:



Parsnip Juice: The juice of parsnip, a root vegetable botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, is very effective for the treatment of pneumonia. Basil: Rub the oil of basil on the chest of the patient and give internally the juice of 5 leaves of basil mixed with a little ground black pepper at six hourly intervals. This will induce sweating and relieve the patient from pneumonia.



Vegetable Juices: The juice of carrots, in combination with spinach juice, or beet and cucumber juices, helps in the healing process.



Lobar pneumonia is very different from bronchopneumonia. It does not begin with a cold. The child suddenly becomes ill and the temperature shoots up to 104 degrees F very quickly. Lobar pneumonia is accompanied by rapid breathing and a dry cough. Pleurisy sometimes develops and if so, the child will complain of a pain in the chest. It is important to lower the fever as high temperatures in children can cause convulsions. The physician will recommend a temperature-lowering drug and instruct parents to bathe the child's body with tepid water. Since lobar pneumonia is caused by a bacterium, antibiotics will be given by mouth. If the physician deems that the infection is very severe, the antibiotic may be administered by injection. Neither bronchopneumonia nor lobar pneumonia are common diseases in children but of the two, bronchopneumonia occurs more often.









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