Home Remedies for Double Pneumonia
Double Pneumonia is a term rarely used today. Medically it is called “bilateral pneumonia”. It means pneumonia which affects both the lungs which get infected.
Double Pnemonia Causes:
When your body resistance is low, your defense system to fight off diseases is weakened. In this situation, you can easily inhale microorganisms from an infected person and they spread into your lungs and air sacs. Your air sacs get filled with fluid and pus. This makes it difficult to supply oxygen to your body and you become sick.
Recovery from your illness depends on various factors such as your age, stage of the disease, how soon after you were diagnosed did you obtain medical attention, whether you adhere to your treatment and take medicines regularly and on time, other related chronic health problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and so on.
It may take upto one week after you recover from pneumonia to get back to your normal life, esp if you are a younger person. A middle-aged person may take weeks after recovery to regain strength and wellbeing. It is important to get adequate rest. This helps in complete recovery and also helps avoid relapse. It takes time to recover, hence do not rush your recovery process.
Regular medical care under a doctor’s guidance is necessary once you know that you have pneumonia. It is danger to self treat this condition, especially in older individuals as pneumonia can be fatal. Keep your immune system healthy and in top shape. This is the best defense against pneumonia.
Home remedies for Pneumonia may help to relieve your symptoms and not cure the disease. Sleep and adequate rest along with regular exercise are essential.
Diet for Pneumonia – Eat high protein foods (milk, cheese, beans, pulses and well cooked non vegetarian foods like egg, fish, meat). Drink plenty of fluids esp. water.
Here are some simple natural cures for pneumonia that you can follow at home to aid in treating your condition effectively-
- Parsnip juice: Parsnip juice is an effective remedy for pheumonia. The juice extracted from the leaves and roots of the plant is highly beneficial for its therapeutic value. The bronchial system and lungs benefit from the chlorine and phosphorus elements in the plant. A dosage of 250 ml per day is recommended.
- Sesame seeds: These effectively treat respiratory disease. When 15 gms of sesame seeds are infused with 250 ml water and mixed with honey, a pinch of salt, linseed it helps to remove the phlegm from the patient’s bronchial tubes.
- Turpentine oil: Rub some turpentine oil externally on the ribs to relieve any pain caused by pneumonia. Placing a warm cloth over the ribs is soothing.
- Eucalyptus oil: Take steam with drops of Eucalyptus oil in it. This opens and soothes the respiratory tract, relieves cough and problems related to bronchial infections. Eucalyptus oil is an inhibitor of bacteria in the respiratory membranes.
- Garlic and Onions: Use a lot of garlic and onions in your food. These have antiviral and antibiotic properties which help your immune system to fight off both viral and bacterial pneumonia. Garlic and onions can be used with everything from potatoes to rice preparations to meat or fish, and they’re especially good in soups.
- Vegetables and vegetable juices: Cook up immunity-boosting soups at home. Boil some mixed vegetables like carrots, red pumpkin, garlic, spinach, onions, and any other colorful vegetables. Garlic adds flavor and antioxidants. Mixed vegetables ensure a good supply of vitamins and minerals which are necessary for a healthy immune system. Amla is a rich source of vitamin C which also boosts immunity.
Read and follow the above guidelines for pneumonia and you should recover very soon.
