Pulmonary inflammation or pneumonia is a viral disease that affects lung tissue. It prevents normal oxygen exchange between the air and blood. Inflammatory secretions that enter the alveoli prevent the body from getting enough oxygen. Moreover, if the disease takes over most of the lungs, acute respiratory failure develops. When the disease occurs, the person’s body temperature rises, which can reach 38°, there is a general weakness in the whole body, headache, the patient wants to lie down and relax (Lunenfeld et al., 2015). After a few days, a severe coughing fit occurs, and sputum appears. Pain in the chest, especially in the center of inflammation and shortness of breath, indicates the severity of the situation and clearly stipulates pneumonia (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2014). The patient in question has bacterial pneumonia, as this is the case when antibiotics are prescribed. With viral pneumonia, antibiotics are not effective, so antiviral medications are prescribed. As the patient’s general condition improves and the fever drops, my clinical recommendation would be to continue taking antibiotics. Vitamins and immunomodulators such as Broncho-Vaxom may be prescribed as adjuvants.
The patient’s medical needs also include management of nausea and a change in diet. Nausea and vomiting can be assumed to be caused by intoxication from pneumonia as well as an unsuitable diet. Minerals and vitamins should be affixed to the diet for conservative relief of symptoms, the effect of which on immune performance is essential. In addition to proteins and fats, a number of vitamins, especially fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) and water-soluble (C, B1, B12), and minerals have immunogenic potential (Montaner et al., 2014). Significant attention in the diet should be given to the protein component. It consists primarily of dairy products and eggs, the protein of which is easily digested. In second place – lean meat, beef, chicken, lean pork, which can be boiled, stewed, and baked.
In patients with lung diseases, proteins are broken down faster, which explains their high content in the diet. At the same time, proteins should be easily digestible and complete. Protein is a source of energy for muscle tissues, and acts as neurotransmitters, and contributes to the normal absorption of minerals and vitamins (Roberts & Hickey, 2016). Regarding drugs to suppress the vomiting syndrome, I would recommend broad-spectrum drugs, namely levomepromazine. It should be taken in a dosage of 6-6.25 mg at night and as needed.
An important component of quality treatment is educating the patient to fill their health needs. The primary strategy is to educate the patient about the disease and treatments using videos and printed guides. It is also vital to acquaint the patient with the positive effects of sleep habits, diet, and avoidance of bad habits, particularly given the tropism of the disease to the respiratory system and tobacco smoking. Of no small importance in the course of treatment is maintaining the physical activity of the patient, which contributes to speeding up the recovery process. It is worth informing the patient about the possibilities of undergoing therapeutic physical training and breathing exercises. The intensity of physical activity should not be accompanied by a feeling of fatigue of the patient the next day. The frequency of exercises should be two times a day for 15-45 minutes, 1 hour after meals. In this way, the patient’s treatment will be complete and provide a good chance of recovery and recovery.
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