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Pneumonia After COVID Recovery

 Pneumonia is basically the inflammation of the small air sacs of the lungs. It can be caused due to bacterial, viral or even fungal infection. This inflammation eventually leads to increased fluid accumulation in the lungs which results in breathing difficulty. Pneumonia after COVID recovery has become very common.




COVID-19 and Pneumonia

Due to the association of pneumonia to COVID, initially, Novel Coronavirus-infected Pneumonia (NCIP) was the name given to COVID-19. It was later renamed by WHO as COVID-19.

What exactly happens in COVID associated pneumonia?

Pneumonia as mentioned above will directly affect the small air sacs of the lungs. This will lead to improper functioning of the lungs. As we all know, the lung supplies oxygen to all parts of our body. And as the air sacs are affected, there will be oxygen insufficiency. When there is no oxygen, or when there is a reduced amount of oxygen, the tissues will get affected. These affected tissues will start breaking off and this will clog the lungs.  

This will cause thickening of the lung walls. When there is thickening, the lungs will not relax or contract properly. This causes breathing difficulty.

Many people even after recovery are suffering from pneumonia. And maximum death reported is due to pneumonia associated with COVID. This can be cured if proper medical attention is given at the right time. 

Symptoms

  1. Fever
  2. Chest congestion
  3. Persistent Cough
  4. Chills
  5. Breathlessness
  6. Rapid breathing
  7. Dizziness

If you have any of these symptoms contact your physician immediately and get yourself treated.

Treatment

Many clinical trials are going on to develop a potent drug to treat COVID associated pneumonia. Remdesivir is now being used for treating pneumonia. In severe cases, where the patient is unable to breathe properly an additional supply of oxygen might be necessary. In some cases, ventilator support might be needed.



Therapeutic Management of Covid-19 Pneumonia according to Ayurvedic Tradition

In a study conducted by the Department of Samhita & Siddhant, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, it was revealed that COVID-19 Pneumonia can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic medicines. 


Proposed Ayurveda interventions in COVID-19 outbreak and their rationale


Unexposed asymptomatic group: Common health keeping approaches of Ayurveda including healthy diet, healthy life-style, adequate sleep, physical activity, good conduct, care for retainable and non-retainable urges, and avoidance of disease causing factors (excessive cold and exposure to pollutants). In addition, Chyavanprasha, Brahma Rasayana, Amrit Bhallataka, Sanjeevani vati, Swarna prashan.

Exposed asymptomatic (Quarantined): Sanjeevani vati, Chitrakatdi vati, Chyavanprasha, Brahma Rasayana, and decoction of a combination of herbs, Tinospora cordifolia, Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa, Ocimum sanctum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Adhatoda vasica, Andrographis paniculata, Swertia chirata, Moringa oleifera, Triphala and Trikatu.


With mild COVID-19 symptoms: Pippali rasayan, Go Jihvadi Quath, Kantakari Avaleha, Chitrakadi vati, Vyaghri haritaki, Dashamul kwath, Sitopaladi, Talishadi, and Yashtimadhu etc.

With moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms: Pippali rasayan, Laghu Vasant Malati, Sanjeevani vati, Tribhuvan Keerti rasa, Brihata Vata Chintamni rasa, Mrityunjaya rasa, Siddha Makardhvaja etc.







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