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How Can Pneumonia And Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Lungs Be Treated?
i was in hospital for pneamonia in left lung and lymp nodes were swollen , ive been out for 5 days and i am sore in couple areas of lung and seems to have gotten worse , i only have one antibiotic left for the week after they wanted me to take to finish cycle of antibiotic , what can i do to help remedy the problem , is it ok to put heat on it or will that escalate problem and any suggestions would be helpful , i have follow up in a week with lung doc but dont want gettting worse before go back
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
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Complete the course of prescribed antibiotic for pneumonia.
Kindly mention which antibiotic has been prescribed.
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily
Steam inhalation done three times a day
Drink warm water for drinking
Avoid excess oily foods.
One tsp lemon juice and one tsp honey can be taken
Take care
If no improvement after antibiotic course sputum examination needed
Hope your concern solved
Complete the course of prescribed antibiotic for pneumonia.
Kindly mention which antibiotic has been prescribed.
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily
Steam inhalation done three times a day
Drink warm water for drinking
Avoid excess oily foods.
One tsp lemon juice and one tsp honey can be taken
Take care
If no improvement after antibiotic course sputum examination needed
Hope your concern solved
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