Pneumonia is a serious inflammatory disease, so after recovery the patient needs long-term rehabilitation at home under medical supervision. Not all patients can work immediately after recovery, and not all experience recovery after discharge from the hospital.
First of all, after the pneumonia it is necessary to restore immunity. Thus, during the rehabilitation period the following recommendations should be followed:
- moderate intensity physical activity;
- healthy eating, eating foods rich in protein, fats, omega-3 acids and vitamins;
- regular ventilation of the room;
- frequent cleaning;
- physiotherapy procedures prescribed by a doctor;
- abandonment of bad habits;
- avoid hypothermia.
It is worth noting that in addition to treating pneumonia with antibiotics (such as Alphamox or Azithral), do not forget about healthy eating. After such an illness a person loses a lot of energy, feels weak. It is recommended to take vitamins and probiotics to replenish electrolyte balance.
Also, be sure to do regular breathing exercises. Breathing exercises are great for recovery from pneumonia. Such therapeutic exercises are used to train the chest muscles, as well as normalize the natural functioning of the lungs. You need to take a deep breath through your nose and exhale through your mouth. You can sing a melody while exhaling. This exercise prevents bronchospasm.
Breathing exercises help to normalize well-being, strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation, speed up metabolic processes. Regular exercise will help get rid of stress, normalize the patient’s emotional state. Exercise also has a beneficial effect on appearance. If you breathe incorrectly, the elasticity of the skin suffers. Eye color also changes, dark circles and wrinkles appear under the eyes.
After pneumonia, moderate-intensity exercise is recommended. Until the full recovery of the body after the disease should not engage in too intense exercise. It is recommended to increase the intensity of exercises gradually.
Increased physical activity in the recovery period after pneumonia can lead to complications. Therapeutic exercises and simple exercises can be started in the period of relief, or in the absence of fever. After the body is a little stronger, and excessive sweating disappears, you can start light jogging.
Doctors recommend full training no earlier than 2 weeks after recovery. The first workout after the illness should be as gentle as possible. First, be sure to warm up for 15 minutes, involving all muscle groups. Secondly, when training after pneumonia should not exercise longer than 40 minutes. Water should be drunk in small sips.