Walking pneumonia or atypical pneumonia is caused by non-traditional pathogens, including a variety of microorganisms. It is referred to as walking pneumonia as the patients suffering from the affliction is not bedridden as in case of traditional pneumonia. The causal organism of the affliction is mycoplasma pneumonia. Some of the symptoms of walking pneumonia are cold and sudden chills, lethargy, fever, severe headache, running nose, pain in abdomen, ears, eyes, chest and muscles, sore throat, and palpitation.
Some of the home remedies to treat walking pneumonia are as under:
- First and foremost, you should consume foods rich in vitamin C, including lemon, mango, guava, Indian gooseberry, and orange, among others. This helps to increase body resistance, and thereby treat the affliction.
- You may consume a clove of garlic every morning on empty stomach. On account of its anti-microbial properties it is believed to help ease the symptoms of walking pneumonia.
- Intake of grape seed extract is also recommended to relieve the symptoms of walking pneumonia.
- You may also consume olive leaf extract to relieve walking pneumonia, which would replicate the effect of antibiotics.
- Intake of marsh mellow tea also helps treat walking pneumonia.
- You may prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of honey, a few drops of lime juice in warm water, and consume it twice a day to manage the symptoms of walking pneumonia.
- Intake of astragalus root extract also prevents and treats the affliction on account of its anti-inflammatory properties and rich content of antioxidants.
- You should drink a lot of water to flush out the causal organisms and other toxins from the body. The recommended intake is eight to ten glasses a day.
- Intake of roasted ginger is also advised to treat the ailment.
However, you are recommended to consult a doctor in case the home remedies do not ameliorate and alleviate the affliction. If left unattended, the disease may be fatal.
answered by A S