Inflammation of the lungs is caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi that affect one or both of the lungs. Before the discovery of the beneficial properties of penicillin against this disease, every third died. To date, about three million people suffer from pneumonia in the US and one million in Russia. Despite the fact that medicine has moved far ahead since thousands of people died of pneumonia, this disease is still dangerous. Today, 5% of patients die from it. She is sixth in the list of deadly diseases in Russia. Therefore, how to treat pneumonia, everyone should know and apply this knowledge at the first appearance of symptoms.
It is better, of course, not to get sick at all, and therefore it is important to know how to avoid getting infected with any viral disease. In addition to knowing how to treat pneumonia, it would be good for everyone to have an idea of how they can get infected. Air-drip is the main way of spreading. Sneezing of the patient leads to the fact that the microorganisms that stand out in this case can breathe in a healthy person. Because of this, inflammation will also begin in his lungs. In some cases, the disease is caused by an increase in the activity of bacteria, which are part of the mucous membrane of the nose and throat. If immunity is weakened, these viruses begin to multiply, enter the lungs and cause an inflammatory reaction. Also, the disease is possible in case of hypothermia and, as a consequence, penetration of the organism into the body, which weaken the immunity.
Symptoms of pneumonia can be different. In the last few years, there has been an asymptomatic course that is not accompanied by fever, cough, or phlegm. In this case, treatment always begins with a delay, so the disease can cause complications. After all, the most tested methods are how to treat pneumonia, which is accompanied by high fever, shortness of breath, cough, chills, sputum. An equally common symptom is chest pain when breathing.
But coughing does not necessarily accompany pneumonia. If the infection is far from the respiratory tract, then there will be no coughing. If the disease is accompanied by headaches, changes in consciousness, fever, then ways how to treat pneumonia, will be somewhat different.
Recently, inflammation of the lungs in a child is common . Symptoms are: lethargy, lack of appetite, fever. Only a specialist can diagnose pediatric pneumonia. For complete certainty, X-rays of the lung are used - this is the main tool for setting the diagnosis. The inflammatory focus is clearly visible on the x-ray. Sputum analysis can also be performed , which helps to determine the nature of the disease.
Treatment can take place permanently or at home. How to treat inflammation of the lungs at home, you will tell the doctor. Antibiotics are prescribed for all types of this disease. But today penicillin is no longer a strong remedy, which bacteria are afraid of. Now topical preparations are "Cephalosporin", "Clavulanate", "Sulfamethoxazole", "Amoxicillin" and other antibiotics. In the event that pneumonia is caused by influenza viruses, rhinoviruses, antibiotics will not give the desired effect. Then they are combined with antiviral drugs.