Recovery after pneumonia in adults

Pneumonia – an acute infectious disease of the lower respiratory tract. Viruses, Staphylococcus and pneumococcus, damage the terminal bronchi and the alveoli. Symptoms – abstract, the disease develops on the background of colds. Timely diagnostics allows to quickly neutralize viruses causative agents, on average, the rehabilitation period lasts 3-4 weeks.

Classification

In accordance with clinical and morphological features, pneumonia is classified:

1. Lobular (lobular). The disease affects a certain location of the lung, further infection of healthy tissue is missing.
2. Parenchymal (total). The inflammatory process spreads within a lobe of the lung, "captures" the surrounding tissue. Started form parenchymatous attacks the upper respiratory tract.
3. Interstitial (hybrid). The infection predominantly affects the connective tissue, the alveoli remain intact.

Due to clinical and morphological classification specialist is able to establish an accurate diagnosis, establish the correct course of treatment, and further recovery of the patient.

Recovery

How to recover after pneumonia? For full recovery the patient must undergo a two-stage physical rehabilitation.

First-stage

In the first phase, the doctor must neutralize the acute inflammatory response, to modulate the course of disease. If the patient has complications not stated, then the period does not exceed 12-15 days.

The patient attributed to an antibiotic means a comprehensive exposure to the virus-the pathogen, and contributing to the further recovery of the immune system. Rehabilitation for pneumonia, is in hospital. The lack of darkening on x-ray images indicates the recovery of the patient.

Second stage

Often the second stage of rehabilitation, the patient is sent to health resorts, sanatoriums. The treatment at home involves monitoring by the doctor on duty.

Prescribed a strict diet, undergoing medical treatments, a positive effect on the microbiological balance in the body. Physiotherapy helps to restore the respiratory cycle, the development of lung capacity.

The main purpose of a two-tier system – the revival of the activity of alveoli, which are indispensable for the normal functioning of the respiratory system.

Recovery after pneumonia should include:

1. The restoration of the former decreased vital lung capacity (JOL).
2. To prevent and neutralize fresh educated sklerozirovanie areas (the locations of the alveoli).
3. To conduct a medical procedure preventing the development of tuberculosis disease.
4. Development of resistance of the lung tissue to the effects of viral micro-organisms (carrying out exercises, massage, breathing cycles).
5. Increase the protective functions of the body resulting from the consumption of multivitamins, immune system is rapidly going up. Vaccination, with the aim of production of antibodies to prevent relapse.
6. Restore vitality in the specialized agencies (spas, salt mines, walking along the sea coast).

A course of antibiotic means, without the use of physiotherapy that is fraught with side effects, in the form of the immaturity of the respiratory system. Besides, in patients receiving "strong" drugs that develop side effects (goiter, hypokalemia).

Medical gymnastics

At the stage of morphological recovery in the complex treatment includes physical therapy and, in particular, breathing exercises, exercises for trunk and extremities. A variety of exercises, the intensity of the training program, the number of repetitions depends on the current state of the patient, presence of chronic diseases, problems with the cardiovascular system. General weakness, fever, pain forbid to resort to physical activity

In the case of slow recovery of the lower respiratory tract, the patient is shown breathing exercises with gradually increasing physical loads, up to biomechanics of musculoskeletal system. Rehabilitation after illness, implies the inclusion of complex exercises with artificial exhalation resistance (specialtrainers, exhale through pursed lips). Additionally appointed three inhalation and massage of the chest.

Patients with complicated pneumonia, designed annual treatment outpatient. Physiotherapy exercises should be combined with the thermal baths, aerosol inhalation. Emergency surgical intervention is performed in order to eliminate the pressure on the lungs.

How long does rehabilitation after pneumonia? The process of rehabilitation with full biological recovery kolebletsya in the area 6-12 months since diagnosis of the disease. Competently formed the complex of physical exercises, contributes to the normal gas exchange, strengthen the lung tissue.

Walks in the fresh air

Walks in the fresh air, in terms of the natural nature, contribute to enhanced immune function.

Hiking is prohibited unless the patient has:

• Body temperature above normal.
• Weakness.
• Pain in the lungs.
• Disgust for the body to physical exercise.

The absence of the above symptoms and allows the patient to take a daily outing in the fresh air: the starting distance is 500 meters, daily distance increases by 100 metres. Forbidden to go outside if the temperature dropped below 100C, otherwise inflammation of the disease is guaranteed.

During the rehabilitation period is strictly prohibited increased activity, the slightest sweating can lead to relapse. In the case of exposure to cold air, starts the process of active circulation alveoli. As a result, the patient has bad cough accompanied by a Muco-shaped sputum. Rehabilitation after pneumonia delayed for many months.

Folk remedies

Traditional medicine should be a complement to the basic therapy. Before using drugs independently of the manufacturer, it is recommended to consult with your doctor to test for compatibility with antibiotics. The patient should be sure he has no allergic reactions to specific plants.

1. Inhalation based on pine oil. Fir oil is poured boiling water and insist during the day. The resulting substance is carefully filtered and used as an inhalation solution. The healing properties of balsam fir contribute to the resorption of the accumulated mucus in the lungs.
2. Wrappings. The ointment is recommended on the basis of crushed garlic and natural goose fat (the primary condition). The resulting ointment thoroughly cover the chest and back, torso wrap of dense matter. Is it possible to wrap airtight matter? Of course, the medicine copes with focal pneumonia in adults.
3. Herbal decoctions. Infusions and decoctions of natural herbs increase the protective properties of the immune system. Chamomile, ginseng, St. John's wort, calendula – medicinal plants to quickly recover from pneumonia.
4. Cahors and garlic. A paste made from crushed garlic and Cahors, promotes the expectoration of mucus, early recovery of the alveoli.
5. Healing drinks. During the recovery period after pneumonia, it is recommended to consume the drink based on natural ingredients – herbal teas, fruit drinks, fruit drinks. Small podsushennoy beverages, will increase the volume of incoming fluid in the body.
6. Resorption of propolis. To restore lung tissue, it is recommended to use propolis in its original form. Therapeutic agent dissolves.

   

Healthy eating, balanced sleep, and performing therapeutic exercises – the keys to speedy recovery of the patient. Proper use of traditional medicine and folk remedies, will in the short term, to rid the body of the hated ailment.