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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
posted on Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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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
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How Can Pneumonia And Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Lungs Be Treated?

Hello welcome to the health care magic 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