10 Life Saving Tips If You Contract Pneumonia

Avoid Irritants

Tiny foreign particles can be easily trapped in mucus and fluid-filled lungs, so it is important to avoid breathing in polluted air. If it is necessary to go outside, a face mask will help prevent the inhalation of smoke, dust, and other pollutants. Indoor air can be kept free of dust mites and chemicals with a dehumidifier, a doormat inside and outside the door, keeping the floor clean, and adding certain plants to the rooms.

Home Treatment

Coughing is the body’s means of eliminating mucus and other foreign bodies from the lungs, so it is recommended to gently take care of it, rather than suppress it unless it is causing vomiting or increased difficulty breathing. Coughing can be eased by drinking fluids. Water is best, but hot tea or lemon and honey in hot water are soothing, and the warmth can loosen build-up. Raising the head on a pillow at night is helpful for a dry cough, as are the common cough drops.