I thought that most pneumonia was viral and therefore not treatable with antibiotics? Bronchitis can be sometimes, but only if caught early... I hope someone else has suggestions, because I refuse antibiotics regularly and accept the steriod shots only anymore...

Pneumonia is bacterial, normally. It can begin as a virus (cold symptoms that become bacterial). As far as foods go, it's just finding what helps from your plan. Chicken, or bone, broth (or other types of broth), I like the egg drop soup posted, lots of fluids....this is where "grandma's chicken noodle soup" works best (but, of course, without the noodles).

So sorry your family, and you, have been so sick!

Just know that there are different antibiotics for different strains of bacteria, and sometimes they don't pick the right one (especially if a culture hasn't been done). A culture is done by collecting a sample of sputum, then allowing it to grow its bacteria (in a lab). The bacteria that grow will be tested for sensitivity to antibiotics, telling the doctor which antibiotic would work the best. Many times this step is skipped because it takes a couple of days, and doctors would rather go ahead with an antibiotic while you're there. This is where the "practice" of medicine comes in. Then if it doesn't work, they have to change to another. Frustrating, I know!

I hope you all feel better quickly!!

Soup, soup, and more soup! It was a lifesaver for me after I had my tubes tied (me and anesthesia don't get along well).

Also, I've found ice water settles my stomach, so try different temperatures of water and see if any help.