When Lung Infections Are Really Parasites: The Misdiagnosis Crisis.
- Jul 23
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 30
What If Your Lung Infection Isn’t What You or Your doctor Think It Is.
Many people are being treated for lung infections with antibiotics, when the real cause could be parasitic. Misdiagnosis is common and dangerous. Not only does it leave the underlying issue untreated, but it also introduces new problems like gut microbiome disruption and growing antibiotic resistance.
Doctors often suspect bacterial or viral causes for persistent cough, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort. Antibiotics are then prescribed as a first response. But if parasites are the actual cause, antibiotics will do nothing to help. Instead, they wipe out beneficial bacteria in the gut, weaken the immune system, and increase the risk of fungal overgrowth and other chronic conditions.
