Bacterial pneumonia causes a rusty colored sputum
Evaluation Observation Note any changes in skin color (cyanosis), confusion or struggling to breathe
Lung auscultation (harsher sounds or rales may be heard over affected areas)
Chest CT Sputum culture CBC
Refer for antibiotics/hospitalization if the patient is immuno-compromised, severely ill, or not re- sponding quickly with conservative care.
Support expectoration of pathogens from body Diathermy
Step #1
Eliminate factors that inhibit immune function Breathing techniques Swedish study showed that blowing bubbles into a glass bottle of water through a straw with 20 deep breaths 10 times a day had 2 less hospital days than a patient that did nothing
Cupping to move uids and promote expectoration from lungs
Diet and Nutrition 1. Avoid rened foods and simple sugars 2. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking 3. Increase ber 4. Increase chicken and cold water sh 5. Maintain proper hydration 6. Increase fruits and vegetables
Supplements 1. Antioxidants a. Vitamin A 50,000 I.U. q.d. b. Vitamin C 1,000 mg q.d. c. Vitamin E 600-800 I.U. q.d. d. Zinc 100 mg q.d. e. Selenium 100 mcg q.d. 2. Glyconutrients (bioavonoids) 1,000 mg q.d. 3. CoQ10 100 mg q.d. 4. Thymus extract 120 mg q.d.
THE ORIGINAL INTERNIST JUNE 2016 Step #2
Chiropractic Manipulation Therapy (CMT) to thor- acic spine
Botanicals
Chest expansion (decreased on affected side) Percussion Chest -ray Determines extent of lung infection
Treatment Overview Diet and supplementation
Vitals Temperature Increase in respiratory rate Decrease in blood pressure Increase heart rate
Myalgia, fever, and headache WBC count is normal or slightly elevated -ray shows patchy inltration
5. Spleen extract 120 mg q.d.
3. Licorice (DGL) 150 mg q.d. 4. Echinacea 500 mg q.d.
Botanicals (Pneumococcal Pneumonia) 1. Goldenseal 200 mg q.d. 2. Garlic (Allicin) 1,000 mcg q.d.
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