If the course of the disease is mild or moderate, then the doctor may allow the treatment of pneumonia at home. Living conditions at home are more pleasant for the patient, more familiar and comfortable, therefore, perhaps, recovery will come faster. When the disease is at its peak, the patient needs to stay in bed constantly, he needs rest, soft diet and plenty of drink.
Treatment of pneumonia at home should be accompanied by abundant consumption of tea, milk, juices, fruit drinks, mineral water and other drinks. You can't smoke while doing this. It is equally important to properly maintain the room in which the patient is placed. Every day it is necessary to carry out wet cleaning and slightly ventilate. Treatment of pneumonia at home allows the patient to get up only after the first signs of the disease have disappeared.
In order to cure pneumonia at home, you need to get qualified medical advice. The specialist will issue the necessary instructions,which must be strictly adhered to. But a doctor may recommend hospitalization if the illness is severe.
Treatment of pneumonia at home is accompanied by a course of antibiotics.
If after 3-4 days there is no effect, then this should be reported to the doctor. Then he will prescribe another treatment. Expectorants, bronchodilators, vitamins are also recommended. If possible, it is necessary to carry out inhalations, special massage and exercises that will help you recover faster. Rehabilitation after pneumonia can last several weeks. It is essential for full recovery and prevention of relapse.
Inhalations during pneumonia contribute to the fact that drugs get deep into the respiratory tract, and already there they have their therapeutic effect. Special devices that finely atomize preparations with the help of ultrasound have a great effect. Massage and thermal inhalations can be done only in the absence of fever. For a massage, you can invite a specialist or ask a relative. Mastering the drainage technique is easy.
And in some cases, a light patting and stroking on the back and chest is enough. As for gymnastics, you can start it from the onset of the disease.
Treatment of pneumonia with folk remedies can complement drug treatment, but it is better not to use it on your own, but to consult a doctor. Specialist supervision -a prerequisite not only during the treatment of this disease, but also after it. Anyone who has had pneumonia should see a doctor regularly.
For the proper prevention of pneumonia, you need to strengthen the immune system, give up bad habits, especially smoking. Equally important is a balanced diet, rich in everything that is necessary for he alth. Moderate exercise and a he althy daily routine will also help to avoid infection not only with pneumonia, but also with other dangerous diseases. All this together strengthens the immune system, providing a he althy response to the attacks of viruses and bacteria.
