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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 19 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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What is Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with a hantavirus. It can progress rapidly to potentially life-threatening breathing problems.

Symptoms of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Causes of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

  • Breathing in tiny airborne particles formed when rodents urinate.
  • Coming into direct contact with infected rodent urine, saliva, or droppings.
  • Being exposed to dust particles contaminated with the virus.

Risk factors of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

  • Having a home or work space infested with rodents
  • Having a job that involves exposure to rodents, such as construction, utility work and pest control
  • Opening and cleaning long unused buildings or sheds

Complications of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Organs begin to fail, particularly the heart 

Diagnosis of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Diagnosis of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome involves the following tests:

  • Blood tests
  • Other laboratory tests

Precautions & Prevention of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

  • Clear brush, grass and junk away from the building’s foundation.
  • Wash dishes promptly, clean counters and floors, and store your food in rodent-proof containers
  • Use tightfitting lids on garbage cans
  • Seal holes with wire screening, metal flashing or cement.

Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

  • Homeopathic Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Psychotherapy Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Surgical Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Other Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

 

Homeopathic Treatment of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome-

Homeopathy relieves fever pain and other complaints. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome are:

  • Acon
  • Bryonia
  • Hepar
  • Lobelia
  • Senega
  • Verat V 

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome-

In severe cases, a breathing tube through your nose, mouth or trachea is inserted to help keep your airways open and functioning. In extremely severe cases of pulmonary distress, a method called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation needed. It involves continuously pumping your blood through a machine that removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen. The oxygenated blood is then returned to your body.

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