Pneumonia: Therapy

General measures

Physical rest
Humidification
Observance of the general hygiene measures!
In the occurrence of fever:
- Bed rest and physical rest (even if the fever is only slight; if there is pain in the limbs and fatigue without fever, bed rest and physical rest is also required, because there could be endocarditis (pericarditis) or pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), among other things, as a result of the infection).
- Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated! (Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; elderly, debilitated people; patients with a weakened immune system).
- In case of fever from 39 ° C calf compresses can help to reduce the temperature, which often leads to an improvement in the condition.
- After the fever still four fever-free days of rest (mainly bed rest and stay indoors).
Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use), if necessary smoking cessation counseling.
Alcohol restriction (renunciation of alcohol)
Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grain products).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- Sufficient fluid intake
- Diet rich in:
  - Vitamins (A, C, E, B2, B5, B6, folic acid).
  - Minerals (magnesium)
  - Trace elements (iron, copper, zinc)
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.