Pericarditis - Home Treatment

Home Treatment

As with any heart disease, it is important to follow your doctor's advice for home treatment for pericarditis and to watch for any signs of complications or a return of pericarditis, especially shortness of breath.

Get plenty of rest until you are feeling better, especially if you have a fever. Avoid all strenuous activity that has not been approved by your doctor. In addition, it is vital that you take any medicines, especially antibiotics, as directed and keep all follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor your recovery from an episode of pericarditis.