The Pneumonia category is a sub-category of the Respiratory Conditions category.

Pneumonia - Basic Introduction

Pneumonia is a respiratory condition affecting the lungs, specifically the alveoli, making them inflamed. It is a condition with several causes ranging from bacteria, virus, other micro-organisms (though rarely), auto-immune diseases to certain drugs. It’s a leading cause of death especially in the third world countries among the very young and very old people, due to their weak immune systems, regardless of the treatment options with antibiotic and antiviral vaccines.

Viral and Bacterial Pneumonia

Viral pneumonia affects older adults and young children due to their weaker immune system. It’s caused by any of the following viruses;

• Para-influenza
• Influenza
• Adenovirus
• Respiratory syncytial virus

On the other hand, bacterial pneumonia is caused by S. pneumonia, S. aureus, B. anthracis, H. influenzae, K. pneumoniae, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and M. catarrhalis. Most of these bacteria are found within our bodies and only enter the lungs if inhaled.

Signs and Symptoms

Most signs set in slowly and are usually not severe at first. The common ones include;

• Fever, ranging from mild to high
• Chills
• Breath shortness
• Cough, sometimes associated with bloody mucus
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Stabbing short chest pains that worsen whenever you cough or breathe deeply
• Loss of appetite

Natural Home Remedies for Pneumonia

Tumeric herb has several medicinal properties and has been used to treat pneumonia. Black pepper, ginger and fenugreek have also been found to be beneficial to the lungs and are, hence, used to treat the condition. In addition, sesame seeds mixed with linseed, common salt and honey have been effective when taken daily. The mixture helps in clearing the bronchial tubes.

Similarly, honey mixed with warm water relieves the symptoms too. Garlic juice relieves chest pains while holy basil mixed with black pepper soothes the symptoms associated with the condition. Nevertheless, always ensure that you consult a doctor before taking any herbal prescription.

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