It is when the end of your breathing pipes the air sacks, become inflamed (hot, red, swollen) and filled with fluid and/or pus.
This occurs when breathing something that is harmful to the body that is not infectious (bacterial, protozoan, fungal viral) but can still irritate or damage ones lungs, which can then cause an infection then cause pneumonia symptoms.
One is at a higher risk as they get older as one is:
Less active as you age
May be bedridden.
May not be able to swallow or cough well
Why is this happening?
Our body (immune system) overreacts to anything harmful (see causes below) and this causes an increase of inflammation in our body, if this inflammation occurs in the lungs , it is called pneumonia.
If the immune system reacts even further , it may affect the rest of the body and this can lead to septic shock where ones blood pressure drops to dangerously low levels and organs stop working properly or fail completely.
U (bun- Blood Urea Nitrogen) levels – greater than 19 mg/dL ( greater than 7 mmol/L urea) – (this optional as one does not always have the measurements)?
R– Respiratory rate of more than 30 breaths per min?
B– Blood pressure systolic [top number is less than 90 or diastolic (bottom number less than 60)]?
65 – The person is 65 years and over?
If one score 0 – please see your medical doctor on the same day
If one score 1-2 – Please go to hospital
If score 3 or more please do not wait phone for an ambulance
Heartburn and/or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – long term Heartburn (which then can lead to: pneumonitis – asthma symptoms and /or cracking sound in lungs and/or tiredness and/or finger clubbing)
Foreign object
Food that has entered ones lungs
Liquid that has entered ones lungs
Vomit that has entered ones lungs
Less active as you age
May be bedridden.
May not be able to swallow or cough well
The muscles that help you swallow are weaker naturally or by disease:
Sleep on your stomach at all time, then get out of bed, move your arms frequently around and walk for 15- 30 minutes every two hours (set an alarm clock), no matter how tired and weak one is, this promotes blood circulation and reduce pressure in ones lungs.
During the day, sit up straight and do not recline back when sitting , again walk and move around every half an hour.
Breath in through your nose and out from your mouth to build up your lungs and help to remove fluid from the lungs
Eat potassium rich foods i.e. eggs, banana’s, avocado’s, asparagus, vegetable’s, to keep energy levels up , peanut butter (has high protein and magnesium) and vitamin C products i.e. blueberries, oranges, smoothies and plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Foods and supplements containing vitamin B, vitamin D, and Zinc will also help as they help to boot one’s energy levels and help with the immune system (also look at cold and flu treatments – vitamins and herbals)
Do not drink anything cold , have it warm , honey (boost immune system) and lemon (vitamin c) may help with the cough.
Peppermint tea (help with stomach cramps) and apple cider vinegar has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties may help.
Cut down on red and/or fatty meats.
Consider products like turmeric, onions, ginger, garlic, herbs and vegetables (maybe have warm soups and broths), these products have a range of antiseptic, circulation promoting , antioxidants, vitamin and mineral and anti-bacterial properties and anti-fungal properties.
Have probiotic yogurts, drinks and supplements to replace the good bacteria in your gut.
If one has fever, paracetamol may help (speak to your pharmacist) to make sure it does not interact with existing medical conditions and/or medication one may currently have and/or using (particularly if one takes existing pain relief and cold and flu products).
If one is bed bound, talk to your medical doctor on whether one can have aspirin 75 mg tablets to prevent blood clots.
This condition may show similar symptoms to and/or be confused with:
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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