Acupuncture and Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a condition where lungs tissue get swollen due to an inflammation. It can happen in one or both of the lungs. In our lungs, there are clusters of tiny air sacs. These tiny sacs will become inflamed and filled with fluid if we have pneumonia. [note]Pneumonia - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pneumonia/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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Symptoms of pneumonia is much more the same as the symptoms of flu. The symptoms come slower than flu but faster than cold. If you get pneumonia, other than symptoms of flu, you might also have following symptoms : - High fever - Coughing - Chills feeling - Tired feeling - Low appetite [note]Symptoms of Pneumonia - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-pneumonia-symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES

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The most primary cause of pneumonia are bacteria and viruses. This germs enter the body when we breathe. If our immune system is in a weak condition, then the germs will easily enter the lungs and then settle in alveoli. This settled germs will multiply. Our body will react to this condition by sending white blood cells. This battle will cause alveoli filled with fluid and pus and eventually causing pneumonia. [note]Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151632.php[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : L-6/ Du-14/ B-13 Acupuncture Treatment For Pneumonia In treating disease, acupuncturist will diagnosed the patient to establish the disease pattern. The disease pattern can be different among patient. One of the disease pattern for pneumonia according to the acupuncture treatment method is : - Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat - Lung Dampness - Phlegm Heat [note]Japanese Acupuncture Treatment helps Pneumonia Patient's Recovery, http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/japanese-acupuncture-treatment-helps-pneumonia-patients-recovery/[/note]  

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