Pneumonia Treatment in Ayurveda

PNEUMONIA Ayurvedic Treatment

Physical exam

In order to rule out any other possible causes — such as other respiratory infections or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) —doctors would perform a physical exam and ask questions about the signs and symptoms about any other health problems.¹

Tests to measure lung function

Apart from the medical history and physical exams, if pneumonia is suspected, doctor may recommend the following tests¹:

• Blood tests. Used to confirm an infection and also try to identify the type of organism causing the infection.
• Chest X-ray. X rays help diagnose pneumonia and its extent and location, but not the organism that is causing the pneumonia.
• Pulse oximetry. This measures the oxygen level in blood. As pneumonia can negatively affect the amount of oxygen lungs can move into you bloodstream.
• Sputum test. A sample of sputum is taken after a deep cough and analyzed to find out the causative organism of the infection
• Pleural fluid culture. A fluid sample is drawn through the lung covering (pleura). This is done by putting a needle between your ribs from the pleural area and analyzed to help determine the type of infection.

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• Drink warm water and light nutritious food may be beneficial.
• Light soups such as those prepaed from moong and chicken soup and gruels (Khichadi) can be taken.

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

• Avoid cold water shower or bath, especially head bath, day sleep, excessive sleep, sedentary life.