hey yahoo users how is pneumonia caught and how do you get rid of it??

Question

I ask this because my daughter has had it twice in her life time and I belive she is on her way for the 3rd time. I really need to know some symptoms of it. Also her doctor said to me to give her a seasonal asthma inhaler but I'm afraid should I do it or not? Why?


-thank you

Answer 1

Hi Just Wondering

Here are some answers on pneumonia. Be sure to start getting more nutrition in her. Lack of nutrients, people are more suseptable to illness and disease.

Causes of Pneumonia
Approximately half of all pneumonia cases are due to viral infection. Bacterial infection is another major cause, however, with the most common bacterial causes being Pneumococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Klebsiella, E. coli, proteus, Pseudomonas, and Hemophilus. Fungal infections can also play a role in the development and progression of pneumonia, as can other chronic respiratory diseases and diseases that compromise the immune system. Hospitalization and hospital visits can also increase the risk of pneumonia, as can smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and the use of immunosuppressive drugs.


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Natural Cures

Note: Pneumonia is a serious disease and should be treated with the help of a holistic health professional. In addition, when treating pneumonia, care must be taken to ensure that complete recovery occurs. Even after symptoms abate, they can flare up again if not properly treated and monitored, so be sure to get adequate amounts of rest and maintain your treatment protocols for at least one to two weeks after your symptoms disappear.


Aromatherapy: Inhaling the steamed vapors of the essential oils of camphor, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, pine, or tea tree can help improve breathing and aid in fighting infection. Massaging the upper chest with niaouli oil can also be helpful, although this should be avoided when fever is present. Add powdered ginger root to fresh squeezed lime juice and a pinch of organic honey, or try applying a heated mustard oil compress to the forehead during outbreaks of fever.

Diet: If you suffer from pneumonia, you need to be screened for food allergies and sensitivities, and then avoid eating those foods that you are allergic or sensitive to. In addition, avoid all sugar and sugar products, including an excess of sweet fruits, wheat and wheat byproducts, soft drinks, commercially processed foods, and all foods containing artificial ingredients, such as additives, colorings, flavorings, and preservatives. Eliminate your intake of all milk and dairy products, as they contribute greatly to mucus in the body. In addition, avoid coffee and all other caffeinated products.

Drink plenty of pure, filtered water – at least eight ounces every two hours; and for best results, add fresh squeezed lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. (Be sure to brush your teeth or rinse well after citrus foods.) Also enjoy fresh squeezed, organic vegetable juices throughout the day, as well as hot broths, especially miso and other soups. Take in lots of warm liquids. Vegetable juices are an important addition to the diet, and the very best option for providing extra nutritional support, especially while sick. They are best made using primarily green vegetables. Use just enough carrot to make your juices sweet enough to be palatable. Add ginger or garlic if desired for a nice warming effect. Diluted organic pear juice can also be helpful, in order to loosen up lung congestion.

At mealtime, emphasize organic, whole foods, especially plenty of fresh, raw organic vegetables, lightly steamed vegetables and veggie soups, miso soup, preferably soaked nuts and seeds, organic, free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish. Eat small quantities of fresh sweet fruits – limit your selection to plums and pears, all berries, including Goji berries, and other less sweet exotic fruits you may find in the region where you live. Non sweet fruits such as avocado, pepper, tomato and cucumbers can be eaten freely. Garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, chili peppers, and onions should be eaten regularly, due to their powerful health benefits for the lungs and overall respiratory system. Organic, extra virgin olive oil and raw virgin coconut butter/oil can and should be used liberally.

According to leading naturopathic physician and researcher Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., President Emeritus of Bastyr University, a vegan diet can significantly improve symptoms of most respiratory conditions, including pneumonia. Such a diet involves eliminating all animal products, as well as fish, eggs, milk, and all other dairy products. Grains should be avoided as well, or eaten in minimal amounts. Dr. Pizzorno also advises limiting your fluid intake to pure, filtered water (avoid chlorinated, fluoridated tap water), and emphasize plenty of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, especially romaine lettuce, carrots, beets, onions, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, radishes, Jerusalem artichokes, beans (except soy and green peas), blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cloudberries, black currants, gooseberries, plums, and pears. Apples and citrus fruits (except lemon) are not recommended, however.

Fasting: Fasting 14 to 48 hours under a doctor’s supervision can often help to speedily resolve any threat of pneumonia, if undertaken at the first sign of symptoms.


Herbs:
boneset tea - to clear congestion and ease accompanying aches and pains
coltsfoot - which can help fight infection and soothe coughs

raw garlic and/or onions - to fight infection and expel mucus and phlegm The more you intake the faster you can kill the virus. Most powerful herbs/medicine known around the globe.

fenugreek - to help relieve fever
ginseng - to boost overall immune function; hydrastis, to fight infection
lobelia and sanguinaria - to free to lungs of congestion, mucus, and phlegm
Other useful herbs, especially for pneumonia due to viral infection, include Arctostaphylos, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, juniper (Juniperus communis), Piper cubeba St. John’s wort, and uva ursi.


Best of health to both of you

Answer 2

Pneumonia can be viral (caught from someone else) or bacterial, (develop on its own after a really bad respiratory infection) Your doctor had recommended the asthma inhaler in order to keep her lungs healthy and avoid the secondary bacterial infection. You should get her to the doctor for a proper diagnosis, and then follow his instructions.

Answer 3

yes do it, it will help from getting pneuonia, it is an ugly diease that hurts and is very scary because it is so hard to breathe. if she has not had a pneuonia shot ask her doctor about getting one. they really do help, if you do get it, it is not nearly so bad. my first case of pneuonia was when i was 8 weeks old have been in out of the hospital so many times with it, i know now as soon as i start to cough or feel icky i run to the doctor. good luck please give her the inhaler and make her life a little easier.