Pneumonia - Homeopathy

Pneumonia is an infection of an acute nature caused by either bacteria or

viruses.The most common type of pneumonia is caused by a virus. This
form of pneumonia is called atypical or viral pneumonia.

In a typical case of pneumonia, a person starts with a slight cold and is

suddenly taken over by chills, chest pain, headache, fever, and cough.

The most severe form of pneumonia is caused by the pneumococcus

bacterium. The pneumococcus is present in the secretions of the nose and
throat of every healthy individual, more so in the individual with a cold.
When these secretions are inhaled into the lungs, the bacteria multiplies
and spreads.Within hours as the disease progresses fever, chills, difficult
breathing, cough, and a thick, yellowish-green phlegm tinged with blood is
produced.

If the disease affects one or more lobes of the lungs, it is called lobar
pneumonia. Lobar pneumonia is an inflammation of the lobes.

Other organism such as the streptococcus, or staphylococcus bacteria

cause bronchopneumonia.

Bronchopneumonia is an inflammation involving small patchy areas

of lung tissue of the bronchi. It comes as a complication of bronchitis or
influenza.

Since, there are several different kinds of pneumonia, pneumonia

may occur more than once in the same individual.
Homeopathy in Practice

Respect the body's natural ability to heal.

Every disease is caused by toxins (bacteria, viruses, foreign

agents, etc.). In an attempt to reinstate homeostasis, the body
directs its vitality towards the elimination of toxins. This is
articulated through nasal congestion, bronchial catarrh, cough,
fever, etc.. The symptoms are an attempt of the organism at a
healing process.
A cough reflex is the body's natural method of protecting the
airways. It helps clear foreign substances and secretions from the
respiratory tract.

Do not suppress a cough. Doing so, may lead to an obstruction of

the airways.

When affected by pneumonia, the spongy tissues of the lungs

become solidified. When the doctor taps on the chest, he listens
for a "solid" instead of a "hollow sound.
Home Remedies for Pneumonia

Drink plenty of hot fluids to loosen secretions.

Encourage sweating to eliminate internal toxins.

Avoid extreme chilly temperatures and dampness.

Avoid others who have a cold.

Use a humidifier to increase air moisture.

Make hot lemonade, for vitamin C. Drink it, twice a day.

Apply a mustard poultice or a warm compress on the chest to

relieve chest pain.

Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of water. Bring it to

a boil, inhale.

Stop smoking, if you smoke.

Get plenty of bed rest until the fever is gone.

Remedies in Homeopathy for Pneumonia

Coryllus avelana is an effective remedy in the treatment

of chronic pneumonia, respiratory disorders,
and pulmonary fibrosis. The remedy tones lung tissues.

Baryta carbonica is indicated in the treatment of

pneumonia in the elderly 55 yrs and older.
Grindelia robusta relieves a chronic cough with rapid heart beats. The
remedy dilates the bronchi.

Phosphorus triiodatus is indicated in the treatment

of chronic pneumonia. A tickling dry
cough with little expectoration. The cough gets worse from
talking. Hoarseness with pain in the larynx and chest.

Bryonia is an excellent remedy in the treatment of pneumonia.

Symptoms include fever, chills, dry lips, an inability to move,
a desire to be left alone, and not be disturbed.

Strophantus treats heart failure following pneumonia.

Spongia is an effective remedy in the treatment of pneumonia symptoms
include a suffocating barking cough triggered by a tickling
sensation. Difficulty breathing, worse lying down. A sensation as if a plug
is in the throat.
Kali carbonicum relieves pain in the chest on inspiration. A dry,
suffocating cough with difficult expectoration. The cough is worse from 3 to
4 a.m.

Natrum sulfuricum treats a loose cough with pain in the left side of
the thorax.

Arum triphyllum is indicated when a burning discharge from the nose

excoriates the nostrils and lips.
Antimonium tartaricum is indicated in the treatment of lung
infections. There is an excessive build-up of mucus with a sensation
of suffocating.
Gemmotherapy Treatment
Juglan regia
Ribes nigrum
Corylus avellana
Oligo Trace-Elements Treatment
Copper-gold silver
Nosode Remedies
Aviare
Tuberculinum
Pneumococcus
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus

Natural Supplements for Pneumonia

Vitamin C is an effective treatment at the onset of pneumonia.

Lactobacillus acidophilus improves immune response to fight off

pneumonia.