What is Pneumonia?

– Lobar Pneumonia: It is a lung infection caused by microbes called pneumococcus. Infectious dust, excessive fatigue, cold or prolonged exposure to the sun prepare the ground for the disease. The disease begins with sudden headache, shivering, vomiting and back pain. 

The fever rises to 40 degrees. But it starts to fall after the 10th day. The cough is short-lived. The phlegm is bloody and sticky. The patient's face is red, the lips are swollen, the skin is dry and the tongue is rusty. Crises may occur at night.

– Virus Pneumonia: It is a type of pneumonia caused by viruses. It occurs either suddenly or at the end of a cold. It is milder than lobar pneumonia. The fever of the disease rises to 39 degrees. He feels extremely tired. His cough is dry but has little phlegm. He also has pain in his arms and legs.

– Bronchopneumonia: It is a disease that occurs after poorly treated flu, whooping cough, bronchitis or measles. The reason is that the lungs and bronchi become inflamed in some places.

The disease starts like bronchitis, and if precautions are not taken, it gets worse in 2-3 days. The fever is 38 degrees in the morning and rises to 40 degrees in the evening. The patient has a cough, purulent and sometimes bloody sputum. He is weak, has difficulty breathing, and his color is pale.

Doctor's treatment is essential. On the other hand, the patient is rested and his morale is kept at a high level. No guests are allowed near him. A bottle filled with hot water is placed on the painful side. Hot water vapor is inhaled. When the fever rises; the body is wiped with a wet cloth. Antipyretic drugs are not given.