What is the best cure for Pneumonia that keeps recurring?
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What is pneumonia?\n\nPneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one third of all people who developed pneumonia subsequently died from the infection. Currently, over 3 million people develop pneumonia each year in the United States. Over a half a million of these people are admitted to a hospital for treatment. Although most of these people recover, approximately five per cent will die from pneumonia. Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.\nPneumonia Illustration\n\nHow do people "catch pneumonia?"\n\nSome cases of pneumonia are contracted by breathing in small droplets that contain the organisms that can cause pneumonia. These droplets get into the air when a person infected with these germs coughs or sneezes. In other cases, pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth, throat, or nose inadvertently enter the lung. During sleep it is quite common for people to aspirate secretions from the mouth, throat, or nose. Normally, the body's reflex response (coughing back up the secretions) and immune system will prevent the aspirated organisms from causing pneumonia. However, if a person is in a weakened condition from another illness, a severe pneumonia can develop. People with recent viral infections, lung disease, heart disease, and swallowing problems, as well as alcoholics, drug users and those who have suffered a stroke or seizure are at higher risk for developing pneumonia than the general population.\n\nOnce organisms enter the lungs, they usually settle in the air sacs of the lung where they rapidly grow in number. This area of the lung then becomes filled with fluid and pus as the body attempts to fight off the infection. \n\nWhat are pneumonia symptoms?\n\nMost people who develop pneumonia initially have symptoms of a cold which are then followed by a high fever (sometimes as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit), shaking chills, and a cough with sputum production. The sputum is usually discolored and sometimes bloody. Patients may become short of breath. Chest pain may develop if the outer aspects of the lung are involved. This pain is usually sharp and worsens when taking a deep breath, known as pleuritic pain.\n\nIn other cases of pneumonia, there can be a slow onset of symptoms. A worsening cough, headaches, and muscle aches may be the only symptoms. In some people with pneumonia, coughing is not a major symptom because the infection is located in areas of the lung away from the larger airways. At times, the individual's skin color may change and become dusky or purplish (a condition known as “cyanosis”) due to their blood being poorly oxygenated.\n\nChildren and babies who develop pneumonia often do not have any specific signs of a chest infection, but develop a fever, appear quite ill, and can become lethargic. Elderly people may also have few symptoms with pneumonia.\n\nHow is pneumonia diagnosed?\n\nPneumonia may be suspected when the doctor examines the patient and hears coarse breathing or crackling sounds when listening to a portion of the chest with a stethoscope. There may be wheezing, or the sounds of breathing may be faint in a particular area of the chest. A chest x-ray is usually ordered to confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia.\n\nSputum samples can be collected and examined under the microscope. If the pneumonia is caused by bacteria, they can often be detected by this examination. A sample of the sputum can be grown in special incubators, and the offending bacteria can be subsequently identified. It is important to understand that the sputum specimen must contain little saliva from the mouth and be delivered to the laboratory fairly quickly. Otherwise, overgrowth of non-infecting bacteria may predominate.\n\nA blood test that measures white blood cell count (WBC) may be performed. An individual’s white blood cell count can
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Easy.. I remember those days.. Just stay at home for a short while, away from dust, cold-catching germs, and eat ice cream(without nuts) and chicken soup (without a lot of noodles, meat).. It will pass in no time.
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She needs to get up an move around to help clear her lungs.  If she lays in bed she will have a harder time getting rid of the pneumonia as she won't be expanding her lungs like she will if she is up and moving around.  Let her do whatever she feels like doing.  If you think she can cough on command encourage her to cough and breathe deeply several times a day to help expand her lungs.  Whatever your daughter did before the pneumonia is fine so long as she is comfortable and doesn't get too warn down.
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I'm sorry to say, no there is no cure for it.  There is a lot of research, but no cure yet.  They are coming out with medications that can help.
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finding a cure for the common cold
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Many different bacteria and viruses can cause pneumonia. For typical pneumonia, the commonest one is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Others include Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, etc.\nFor atypical pneumonia, it can be caused by coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, Legionella pneumophila, etc.
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Usually common in a person with a reduced immnunity, to infection, in most cases it is caused by either a virus or bacteria. causes of viral pneumonia include adenovirus, respitory syncytial virus, the most common bacterial pneumonia is caused by streptococcus pneumoniae.  commonly occurs in alcoholics,the elderly, infants or as a complication to a serious illness
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My mother's remedy for such like.\n\nCut an onion in half.\nChop one half up fine and place in a saucer.\nPour over two tablespoons of good quality vinegar.\nSprinkle a teaspoonful of sugar and cover with another saucer.\nLeave overnight for twelve hours. \nPlace the remaining half in the bedroom.\nNext day take one spoonful of the juice each five hours.\nRepeat a fresh batch daily for five days.\n\nThe liquor frees up the airways and loosens up the the mucus.\nThe piece in the bedroom removes all airborne viruses.\nIt works and is natural.\nCures all sorts of chest problems.\nI am 83.
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is your son using any breathing material like nebulizers? once in a while you have to change those mask, tubing, baffle -- everything. anything with moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria (that causes pneumonia). that's number 1.\n\nis your son always congested in the lungs? did his doctor teach you any effective ways to help clear up his lungs? like effective coughing? because when the congestion stays there and not expectorated = also a breeding ground for bacteria.\n\npneumonia is infection in the lungs basically. infection is caused by bacteria. so try to keep him in a safe environment. and also if he's been having dry cough, a humidifier in the room will help humidify his lungs, making it easier to expel the secretions. drink plenty of fluids of course...
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It is an inflammation of the lining that covers your lungs..or infection between the lungs and rib cage..it can be painful.\n\nIt is my experience that people that get this, can get reoccurring bouts of it.  \n\nMy sister gets this and mild case she says, resolve on there own.  More serious require antibiotics.\n\nAt the hospital I have only seen patients that received antibiotics to resolve this.\n\nCheck with your Doctor if it persists more than few days or the pain gets increasing worse.  The pain can cause you to breath more shallow...and then you can develop pneumonia.
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I strongly recommend talking to your doctor and getting a chest xray to rule out pneumonia.  Being as you had a cold which is primarily an upper respritory disease, if it suddenly relapsed into a stronger virus (and being as your immunities are already down) it could turn into any number of things quickly.  Also, bulk up on your vitamin C and zinc.  Both will help you feel better faster.  The primary thing, listen to your body.  Sounds like you are worn down from all of this and are in serious need of rest.  And dont forget the old standard of homemade chicken soup.  Not the canned stuff.  Homemade chicken soup has so many vitamins and nutrients in it that its not funny and its also a comfort food.  Hope you feel better soon.
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The best thing is the Mucinex.  BUT - there's a catch with Mucinex.  You HAVE to drink a lot of water for it to work.  The water helps it to thin the mucous.  If the cough has been hanging on for that long she might want to go see the doc, though.  If she still has some Mucinex, have her take it - and drink at least 8 8-oz. glasses of water a day while she takes it.  It'll thin the mucous out and make it break up - she might cough still, but she'll be coughing up the congestion and eventually it'll stop.  The purpose of the cough is to get that stuff out of her.  Mucinex helps loosen it up so she can do that.  It just doesn't work if she doesn't drink enough water, that's all.
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Sorry to say but you cannot cure a cold.  It is a virus and there are almost no viruses that can be killed by medication.  Bacteria can be killed, but not a virus.  So, just make the symptoms as bearable as possible and wait.  It will be over in a few days.
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You probably have an upper respiratory infection, which if left untreated will develop into pneumonia. If you can, see a doctor. You could try OTC medication like Mucinex, which is supposed to free up congestion in your chest. Also humidifiers work wonders.
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There is NO cure yet for pulmonary fibrosis.  It is a progressive disease that usually manifests itself after the lungs have been damaged by other diseases...over time.
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All of the herbs that have been covered in bronchitis (above) are also applicable with emphysema. Particular remedies such as elcampane and comfrey root that help to clear sputum should be considered. Also the herbs recommended for asthma (above) are also recommended to tone the lungs.\n\nThe following herbal mixture would be worth trying especially if there is a persistent cough.\n\n2 parts mouse ear \n1 part sundew \n1 part coltsfoot \n1 part thyme \n1 part white horehound \nCombine the herbs and using 2 teaspoons of the herb mix place into a cup and pour on boiling water. Allow this to stand for 10-15 minutes. When the tea has cooled strain it and drink it.
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Try vinegarman.com .  It's my answer to all cure-alls.