A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there home remedies that can treat a mrsa lung infection?
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Dr. Henry Bloomanswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
Absolutely not: This is an extremely dangerous, potentially life threatening infection, that requires treatment with the specific antibiotics to which the MRSA is sensitive, and close supervision.
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Dr. Patricia Royanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Absolutely not: Mrsa that has penetrated through enough of your defense mechanisms and immune system to get into the lung is a serious problem it must be treated with prescription antibiotics, and may require longer courses of treatment. Do not treat this infection yourself!
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there home remedies that can treat a viral lung infection?
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Dr. Frank Mayoanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 48 years experience
No: Viral infections are not treated with antibiotics, most resolve with standard care of fluids , fever control. Serious infections require hospitalization, steroids oxygen and sometimes mechanical ventilation.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there home remedies that can treat a candidiasis lung infection?
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Dr. Frank Mayoanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 48 years experience
No: Candidiasis lung infection implies more than just airway colonization . It requires systemic anti-fungals . It is seen in immunosuppressed pts.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there home remedies that can treat a pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection?
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Dr. Michael Depietroanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 35 years experience
Not really: Pseudomonas is a very dangerous bacteria that infects those who are chronically or critically ill . ( such patients with cystic fibrosis or in the intensive care unit ) it is a it needs to be treated with antibiotics that are active against this germ and that often must be given iv. Sometimes when prolonged therapy is needed it can be completed at home, under medical supervision.
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