PNEUMONIA
The Lungs, as in pulmonary tuberculosis, are the seat of infection and are temporarily hampered in their work of excretion.
The Kidneys bear the brunt of the extra work caused by the impairment of the lungs, consequently all unnecessary work must be spared these organs if they are to be prevented from being overtaxed.
Nephritis is one of the complications apt to develop when the kidneys are not sufficiently strong to carry on their own work and that generally done by the lungs.
The Heart.—Cardiac symptoms are also likely to develop during attacks of pneumonia and make the disease one to be dreaded and guarded against.
The Diet.—The dietetic treatment in pneumonia is like that used in acute infectious diseases, fevers in general, fluids constituting the form of diet and milk the chief food, as long as there is an elevation of temperature.