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Home cure for walking pneumonia
what is a home remedy for walking pneumonia?
( 7 Feb 2007)
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Walking pneumonia, one of the commonest ailments in the world, is often mistaken for a common cold. So many people suffer from walking pneumonia all the time but usually dismiss it as a common cold and never realize what condition they are suffering from until they get checked by a physician.
Though walking pneumonia is not a very serious ailment, it can turn severe and can become quite annoying.
You need to take plenty of fluids and a lot of rest just to overcome this sickness. Sleep more and try some outdoor exercises to rejuvenate yourself. A lot of times weaknesses in the immune system are caused due to fatigue, stress and prolonged sickness.
The physician will definitely prescribe antibiotics. Sometimes though, the symptoms don’t go even after taking the full course of the antibiotics. The conditions may keep worsening and finally, hospitalization may be required.
Since this illness is quite contagious since it’s airborne, wash your hands frequently so that you do not contaminate those around you. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough to prevent the bacteria from spreading.
Make sure that you eat a healthy diet and stay away from some foods that may worsen your condition. Most likely your doctor will tell you what are the things that you should eat and what things should be avoided. The infection is quite communicable and therefore over the counter drugs should not be taken unless prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take direct water baths. Try sponge baths instead. Dip a wash cloth in lukewarm water and clean yourself with it instead of pouring cold water onto yourself directly. Prop up the pillows to make an incline and rest on that. This will help you get rid of your cough and chest congestion.
There are some concoctions that can be made at home and provide instant relief. Take a raw garlic clove and chop it finely. Swallow the finely chopped garlic with a glass of lukewarm water. Repeat this thrice a day for two days continuously.
Another tested and proven remedy for walking pneumonia is Zinc. There are many scientific studies to back the claim of zinc being one of the most powerful natural mineral to cure walking pneumonia. Include zinc supplements in your diet. Whole grains, mushrooms, spinach, oysters, wheat germ, pine nuts and brewer’s yeast are some excellent natural sources of zinc.
Colloidal silver, Echinacea, Flax Seed Oil and Goldenseal are other supplements that are important for boosting your immunity and warding off diseases like walking pneumonia.
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answered by G M on 17 Sep 2009, 12:26:19
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Strengthening the immune system through constitutional hydrotherapies and castor oil packs are two ways to help the body regain balance. You may read about these therapies on the internet since they are an important part of the traditional practice of naturopathic medicine (e.g. Nature Cure) Just ask yourself why you may have been particularly vulnerable to this condition, and you probably can find more ways to help --more sleep, outdoor exercise, and stress management may be beneficial since immune weakness may result from fatigue and stress. With some people, it may take several months for this condition to resolve. http://www.countrydoc.com Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
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answered by Dr K B N on 7 Feb 2007, 7:40:38
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