Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs due to different infections is called pneumonia. The infection may be bacterial, viral or fungal. Pneumonia arises when an infectious agent crosses the defence mechanism of the upper respiratory system and the alveolar macrophages, reaches the lungs, and causes inflammation. Pneumonia which affects the entire lobe of a lung is known as lobar pneumonia. Pneumonia affecting small areas in several lobes of the lungs is called bronchopneumonia. Although pneumonia can affect people of any age group, but children aged two years or younger, and individuals who are 65 years of age or more are at the highest risk.

Causes of Pneumonia

• Bacteria

• Virus

• fungi

Symptoms of pneumonia

• Productive cough

• Chest pain on taking deep breaths or while coughing

• Difficulty in breathing

• Shortness of breath

• Fever

• Chills

• Phlegm may be rust coloured, blood stained, purulent, yellowish or greenish

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Fatigue

Diagnosis

• Blood tests.

• Chest X-ray

• Pulse oximetry

• Sputum test

• CT scan

Benefits of Homeopathy

Homeopathic treatment for pneumonia is very beneficial for affected patients. These medicines help in providing symptomatic improvement from pneumonia and resolve the inflammation of the alveoli of the lung. In each case of pneumonia, homeopathic medicines need to be carefully selected based upon the individual symptomatic presentation.When pneumonia is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.