Homoeopathic Management of Pneumonia

Abstract

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is a serious condition in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. Lobar pneumonia affects one or more lobes of the lungs, whereas bronchial pneumonia (also known as bronchopneumonia) affects patches throughout both lungs. Pneumonia is defined as an acute respiratory illness associated with recently developed radiological pulmonary shadowing which either is segmental or affects more than one lobe. Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. It is most serious for infants and young children, people older than age 65, and people with health problems or weakened immune systems.