How Do You Alleviate The Symptoms Of Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a serious illness that occurs when the alveoli, or small air pockets, in the lungs fill with fluid and cause irritation and inflammation. The most common symptoms of pneumonia are wheezing, difficulty breathing, a persistent cough and a fever. In order to determine if you have pneumonia, see a doctor as soon as possible. He or she will listen to your chest, possibly give you a chest X-Ray, and start you on a course of antibiotics. Unfortunately, the persistent cough associated with pneumonia can last for months. The following is a suggestion on how to relieve chest pain and ease constant coughing and difficulty breathing. Lie on your stomach with your face and shoulders leaning off the side of the couch or chair. It is important that you have your chest positioned in a slight downward angle, with your chest pressed against the couch or chair. If you feel uncomfortable in this position, lie face down on the floor and prop pillows under your chest to obtain the same angle. I
