Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by infection with virus, bacteria or fungi or by inhaling a foreign object.

The agent that cause pneumonia aren’t in the airways of the lungs but in the tiny air sacs of the lungs called the alveoli. Pneumonia usually looks more sessions than bronchiolitis, with the child having a high fever and greater fatigue but a similar cough.

Common Symptoms of Pneumonia

Difficulty in beathing
Dry cough
Fever (39 °C) or 102.2 °F
Wheezing
Bluish skin or Lips in severe cases
Pain in the chest caused by deep breathing
vomiting and diarrhea

How to treat Pneumonia?

First thing to do

Look for dry cough and difficulty breathing.
Take your child’s temperature, if he has fever try to lower his temperature by tepid sponging.
Give child plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Then, consult the doctor immediately.

Home Care Management:

Put your child up in bed, to help him health easily.
Keep the room well ventilated, moderately warm but not hot.
Give your child enough fluids, foods that are easy to digest such as yogurt, fruits and soups
You can give also vitamins/supplements like fish oil EPA + DHA to 4g daily, or in natural remedy like Garlic 1 clove, minced, 2 times daily.

What are the fruits and vegetables that has high content of pesticides?

First, what is Pesticides?

It is a substance for destroying or mitigating any pest.

Fruits and Vegetables Highest in Pesticides:

Grapes Peaches

Lettuce Strawberry

Apples Pears

Bell Peppers Kale

Carrots Celery

Nectarines

Fruits and vegetables lowest in Pesticides:

Broccoli Avocadoes Sweet corn

Bananas Cabbage Kiwis

Papayas Onions Watermelon

Mangoes Shallots Asparagus

Pineapples Sweet Peas