Acute inflammation of the lungs is called pneumonia. They are of 2 types, lobar pneumonia and bronco-pneumonia. When both the lungs are affected (double pneumonia) the condition becomes serious and one should look for symptoms of double pneumonia also.
Symptoms Of Pneumonia
- They begin with a cold in the head or throat.
- Sharp pain in the chest.
- Difficulty in breathing, shivering, chill, fever and headache.
- Cough with pinkish or brownish sputum are the main symptoms.
- The sputum may become rusty colored in serious cases.
- Temperature rises to 105 degree Fahrenheit and pulse may go up to 150 beats per minute.
- Patients sweat profusely and feel miserable. In young children it may cause delirium and convulsions.
Causes of Pneumonia
Various types of germs and viruses are responsible for the disease. Inhaling foreign matter, irritation by worms, irritant dust, fungal infection, or noxious gases or vapors are other factors.
Toxic condition of the body especially of the lungs and air passages due to faulty lifestyle and wrong feeding habits is however the main reason.
Natural Home Treatment For Pneumonia
Here are some remedies for pneumonia treatment at home:
- Adopt a raw juice diet for 5 to 10 days.When the fever subsides adopt an exclusive all-fruit diet for 3 – 4 days. Administer warm water enema regularly. Thereafter embark on a well-balanced diet.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, all meats, condiments, tea, coffee, refined foods, white flour, sugar and fried foods.
- Sipping cold water is beneficial in the treatment of pneumonia. Sip cold water at short intervals till fever persists.
- Herbal tea made from fenugreek seeds is excellent during early acute stages of pneumonia. It dispels toxin, produces perspiration and reduces the duration of fever. Up to 4 cups can be taken daily. Quantity should be reduced as condition improves.
- Sesame seeds are valuable remedy. An infusion of the seeds mixed with a tablespoon of linseed, a desert-spoon of honey and a pinch of salt expel catarrhal matter and phlegm.
- Garlic is a marvelous remedy. It reduces temperature, pulse rate and respiration within 48 hours. Garlic juice can be applied to the chest.
- Rub turpentine oil over ribcage and cover it with a warm cloth to relieve pain associated with pneumonia.