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Can antibiotics fix pneumonia?

I was diagnosed with pneumonia. Can antibiotics fix pneumonia?

3 Answers

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial pneumonia, but traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may also be effective as a complementary treatment and so does functional medicine. I treat people with a much lesser intrusive approach yet vey effective. Antibiotics destroys intestinal friendly bacteria. Pro and prebiotics have to be taken after the use of antibiotics. Sometimes it may become very difficult to repair the digestive damage caused by antibiotics.
If it's a bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics will be needed to recover from pneumonia.
Yes - Bacterial pneumonia
Antibiotics can treat bacterial pneumonia, and symptoms should improve within 12 to 36 hours. It's important to take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed.
Viral pneumonia
Antibiotics can't treat viral pneumonia, which usually goes away on its own.
In Ayurveda we believe we must bring awareness to our chest as Pneumonia is a deadly disease. With proper nutrition and use of ayurvedic pneumonia medicine, you can remove the risks easily. In Ayurveda, we always encourage people to choose precautions before cure. However, pneumonia can occur due to unforeseen reasons.
Pneumonia can treatable with Ayurveda when taken care of at an early stage. Here are some Ayurvedic Remedies to Prevent Pneumonia

Antibacterial herbs and medicines aim at preventing pathogens from harming the body. Ayurvedic herbs like kutaja, Indian gooseberry, bhringraj, sesame, heart-leaved moonseed, and malabar nut can protect the body from pneumonia. Keeping this in mind, here are the top 3 ayurvedic remedies that can treat pneumonia.

Fenugreek
Ayurveda for pneumonia considers fenugreek to be an excellent remedy. Studies have found fenugreek leaves full of antibiotics which makes a perfect case here. Prepare a cup of fenugreek tea by adding fenugreek and honey, and you will have a beverage full of anti-pneumonia powers.

Basil
Basil (a.k.a tulsi) is known for its antibacterial properties. Studies have revealed that Basil polysaccharide, an ingredient present in basil can improve the chances of survival from pneumonia. It does so by developing the body's resistance to the disease. Because of this, basil can make an excellent ingredient to fight inflammation and congestion. It also prevents the bacteria from mixing in the blood.

Please note **Aways remember to visit the hospital immediately if the symptoms get worse.