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Homeopathic Remedies for Pneumonia

Pneumonia, characterized by lung inflammation, is caused by parasites, fungi and viruses. It is especially dangerous for people who have a compromised immune system and the elderly. The condition can be mild or life-threatening. Anyone can get pneumonia. Symptoms include a fever, coughing, respiratory difficulties, chills, shaking, sweating, chest pain, muscle aches, exhaustion and headache. There are homeopathic treatments that can minimize pneumatic symptoms.

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    • In "Practical Homeopathy," author Vincent McCabe explains that there are a number of homeopathic treatments for pneumonia. The author cautions the reader, however, and suggests that pneumonia is a complex condition that is often beyond the scope of home treatment. At times, homeopathic remedies may help to alleviate some symptoms, but you should not forego traditional treatment. Visit your doctor and get a full examination.

      Follow your doctor's instructions regarding antibiotic use as well as other medications to get pneumonia under control. Contact your doctor if you experience chills, fever, persistent cough, sweating or a fever 102 degrees or higher. The doctor will examine you and determine the extent of your illness and appropriate treatment. Hospitalization might be required.

      According to McCabe, someone with pneumonia will often have chills. The pneumatic symptoms may worsen after midnight, and the person will experience burning pains in the chest. Homeopathic treatments are designed to address all of these issues.

    Belladonna

    • Use belladonna to alleviate the headache, congestion, fever and pain associated with pneumonia. Belladonna helps to relieve the anxiety associated with the pain and discomfort of pneumonia. Adults can take Belladonna 30x, a medium potency remedy, four times daily; dissolve four tablets under the tongue. Children can take two tablets of Belladonna four times a day to relieve pneumonia symptoms.

    Carbo Veg

    • Consume Carbo Veg, a homeopathic remedy, for the later stages of pneumonia. This remedy is beneficial for exhaustion, weakness and coughing spells. Adults should take four tablets of Carbo Veg 30x, a medium potency remedy, four times a day: dissolve the treatment under your tongue. Children can take half that dosage.

    Lycopodium

    • Use Lycopodium to treat chronic lung conditions. This treatment is quite effective for alleviating breathing difficulties, restlessness and anxiety associated with pneumonia. Adults and children over 2 can take three tablets of Lycopodium 30x, a medium potency treatment, one to three times daily; dissolve the tablets under your tongue. Stop using Lycopodium when your symptoms subside, and do not consume Lycopodium for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.

    Phosphorus

    • Use phosphorus to treat the most severe cases of pneumonia. This remedy alleviates chest constrictions, congestion, chest pain, dry hacking coughs and coughing fits. Phosphorus is a homeopathic treatment that is recommended for those people with a large portion of one or both lungs filled with pneumonia. Take Phosphorus 30x, a medium potency treatment, at a dosage of four tablets under your tongue four times a day. Children can take two tablets four times a day for pneumatic symptom relief.

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