I have pneumonia, what are the things i need to avoid doing?
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you need lots of rest stay away from smoke and drink lots of water.
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You might try an ACE bandage snugly wrapped around the injured muscle.  But don't wrap it so tight that you can't take deep breaths, that could cause you to get pneumonia.  You may also want to go to a medical supply store and see if they have anything that they could recommend.  I've pulled chest muscles and it HURTS!  I feel your pain.
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I wouldn't waste my time going to the doctor.  If your symptoms are really bothering you just get some OTC drugs.  Maybe pop a few echinacea and drink some O.J. and eat red peppers but other than that ride it out. If you have a persistent cough, like really bad, it may be pneumonia and then you should see your doctor.
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Pneumonia is caused by a bacteria, a virus or by aspiration which is when you have inhaled something into the lungs. Smoking itself will not cause pneumonia but your lungs will be compromised and irritated and it might be more difficult to recover.
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ever had pneumonia? I had the same thing but let it go on too long. landed in hospital. bed ridden for better than 2 wks,  it starts as congestion then leads to pneumonia. seek docs advice.
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The underlying cause should be detected and treatment taken.\nDon't smoke and stay away from secondhand smoke. \nIf you have seasonal allergies like hay fever, stay indoors during days when airborne allergens are high. If possible, keep the windows closed and use an air conditioner. Avoid fans that draw in air from outdoors. Shower and change your clothes after being outside. \nIf you have allergies year round, cover your pillows and mattress with dust mite covers, use an air purifier, and avoid pets and other triggers. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Cough.
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If you had anything in your lungs but air, you would have "aspiration pneumonia," and you would know it. Apparently you have not seen a doctor, because doctors know that aspiration pneumonia can cause a serious infection. If you have seen a doctor, and you have an infection, you should be getting treated.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspiration_pneumonia
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Depending on the disease, there may not be anything that you can do.  But for something that is preventable, you would do the same thing you would do to avoid getting sick.  \n1)Mininize your exposure to contagious diseases.\n2)Eat properly.\n3)Get enough sleep\n4)Go to doctor, get checkups and immunizations.\n5)Exercise
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Drink plenty of fluids, take lots of Vitamin C, use chelated zinc lozenges or take zinc tablets. (I prefer the zinc tablets. Remember to always take zinc on a full stomach and avoid large doses. Doing otherwise can cause severe nausea and the body will usually reject it.) Hot and spicy foods are also good for the sinuses. Echinacea can help (avoid if you have immune problems) as well as garlic tablets (remedy not approved by the FDA). Always check with your doctor before starting a new regimen, especially if you regularly take prescription meds. \n\nYou can prevent colds with good nutrition, Vitamin C, multivitamins, regular exercise, and by taking care of yourself to promote a strong immune system.\n\nMany doctors recommend that if you use Vicks Vapo-Rub or a similar product, use as directed on package. Do not apply around or inside nostrils because inhaling particles directly can, over time, cause a type of pneumonia that cannot yet be cured because we have not found a way to remove petroleum jelly from lung tissue.
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nothing thats dirty, go to the doctor and get that stuff cleared up the right way and stay away from anyone so you dont pass it along
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You should avoid caffeinated coffee, tea and cola. They make you lose more fluids than you gain. Stay clear of cigarette smoke. Eat chicken soup or drink hot tea to relieve chest congestion. Try eating hot, spicy foods such as hot peppers or curry to thin the mucus; plug in the vaporizor.
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First of all, if you are now on antibiotics, it is GOOD you are coughing up that goop.  That is the germs (bacteria) that is making you sick and what you are doing is called "Expectorating".. forcibly removing by coughing icky stuff like germs.\n\nIf you get a sore throat, you CAN take meds to reduce the coughing and sooth the throat, but the sooner it is out of your body the faster you will recover.\n\nDrink plenty of water, give yourself as much rest as you can get, eat fruits/veggies and protein (good for you foods) and take it easy.\n\nI hope you feel better soon.
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YEAHH! the company that i work for actually came in handy!!\n\nWhat is pneumonia?\nPneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.\n\nYou can get pneumonia in your daily life, such as at school or work. This is called community-based pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a hospital or nursing home. This is called hospital-based pneumonia. It may be more severe because you already are ill. This topic focuses on pneumonia you get in your daily life. \n\nWhat causes pneumonia?\nGerms called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia. \n\nPneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it hard for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nSymptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria usually come on quickly. They may include:\n\nCough. You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood.\nFever.\nFast breathing and feeling short of breath. \nShaking and "teeth-chattering" chills. You may have this only one time or many times.\nChest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in.\nFast heartbeat.\nFeeling very tired or feeling very weak.\nWhen you have mild symptoms, your doctor may call this "walking pneumonia."\n\nOlder adults may have different, fewer, or milder symptoms. They may not have a fever. Or they may have a cough but not bring up mucus. The main sign of pneumonia in older adults may be a change in how well they think. Confusion or delirium is common. Or, if they already have a lung disease, that disease may get worse. \n\nSymptoms caused by viruses are the same as those caused by bacteria. But they may come on slowly and often are not as obvious or as bad. \n\nHow is pneumonia diagnosed?\nYour doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical exam. He or she may order a chest X-ray and a blood test. This is usually enough for your doctor to know if you have pneumonia. You may need more tests if you have bad symptoms, are an older adult, or have other health problems. In general, the sicker you are, the more tests you will have. \n\nYour doctor may also test mucus from your lungs to find out what germ is causing your pneumonia. Finding the exact germ can help your doctor choose the best medicine for you. \n\nHow is it treated?\nYour doctor will give you medicines called antibiotics. These almost always cure pneumonia. You need to take all of your antibiotics so you get well. Do not stop taking them because you feel better. Take them exactly as your doctor tells you. \n\nPneumonia can make you feel very sick. But after you take antibiotics, you should start to feel much better. Call your doctor if you do not start to feel better after 2 full days of antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you feel worse. \n\nThere are things you can do to feel better during your treatment. Get plenty of rest and sleep, and drink lots of liquids. Do not smoke. If your cough keeps you awake at night, talk to your doctor about using cough medicine. \n\nYou may need to go to the hospital if you have bad symptoms, a weak immune system, or another serious illness.\n\nPneumonia caused by a virus usually cannot be treated with antibiotics. Home treatment, such as rest and taking care of your cough, is the only treatment.\n\nHow can I prevent pneumonia?\nIf you are older than 65 or you have a heart or lung problem, you may want to get a pneumonia vaccine. This shot may prevent pneumon
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cough, fever, productive sputum, chest wall pain
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Go to your chemist and buy some Bronchial mixture. Its a thick brown horrible goo that you drink, and while you are taking it you will be constantly coughing up crap. But it is very effective in letting you get all the gunk out of your lungs.
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hm...well i usually get a sore throat before i get sick so to avoid that..first take airborne. \n\nand for your sore throat get some throat spray. take an advil. then drink lots of tea with tons of honey. \n\nno spicy food! no smoking! and try not to use your voice that much until the event
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You probably shouldn't.  Infections are a bad thing....