Treatment Methods for Fungal Pneumonia: The Cost Effective way

^*Correspondence: Dr. Chiranjay Jordi, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Barcelona, Spain, Email:

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Fungal pneumonia may be a rare sort of lung infection caused by fungi. It are often caused by either endemic or opportunistic fungi or by a mixture of both. Usually people with compromised immune systems like people affected by HIV or AIDS, diabetes or leukemia are suffering from this infection. A properly functioning system prevents fungi from attacking living tissues. So, deep fungal infections aren't common within the internal organs.. There are differing types of fungi which will cause pneumonia and lots of of them aren't commonly heard of thanks to their rare existence.

A person are often eligible for treatment of fungal pneumonia if a doctor diagnoses the person to be affected by such. an individual affected by fungal pneumonia may experience some or all of the subsequent symptoms: persistent fever; dry cough although mucus could also be present later; pain which may initially appear as discomfort during inhalation and shortness of breath during exertion which can also cause difficulty in breathing even when an individual is at rest. Other symptoms of fungal pneumonia which will qualify an individual to receive treatment are expulsion blood (blood-streaked mucus), wheezing and rapid breathing.

Fungal pneumonia may be a sort of lung infection that's caused by endemic or opportunistic fungi. It generally affects people whose immunity systems are weak like people affected by diabetes, HIV, AIDS or leukemia. Thus it's not always possible to seek out a permanent solution to the present problem. an individual who was affected by this lung infection may contract it again if they visit endemic areas if they are available in touch with bird, bat or rodent droppings. 10 mg Amphotericin B medicine cost around Rs 1000 in our country. Another important medicine wont to treat fungal pneumonia is voriconazole. it's an inexpensive medicine and is out there for as low a price as Rs 50 for 50 mg. However, caspofungins which also are wont to treat this lung infection may be a bit expensive and should cost around Rs 10000 – Rs 12000.

Post treatment, an individual who has suffered from fungal pneumonia should refrain from travelling to endemic areas. Such an individual should also prevent exposure to bird, bat or rodent droppings in endemic areas. Men should be more careful than women as estrogen exerts an inhibitory effect on the expansion cycle of fungi and thus reduces the probabilities of endemic fungal infections. People, who have undergone surgery, should regularly attend the doctor for check-ups. people that suffer from such a disease normally have a weak system . in order that they should confirm to require steps in order that their body immunity gets strengthened.

There are variety of other natural treatments for fungal pneumonia. Incorporating a diet rich in vitamin A , Vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc can go an extended thanks to boost body immunity and stop such diseases. Fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds and cayenne pepper have essential properties that help to fight this lung infection.