After the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia, there has been phlegm and cough cannot be discharged, what should be done

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia still have phlegm and cough after treatment, which may be related to incomplete treatment, other bacterial infections, airway hyperreactivity and other reasons, and the symptoms can be improved through general treatment, drug treatment, aerosol inhalation and other measures.

1. Incomplete treatment: Although the condition of patients with mycoplasma pneumonia has improved after treatment, the germs may not be completely eliminated, which may lead to persistent phlegm and cough. Patients can continue to be treated with macrolide antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin) and expectorants (e.g., ambroxol hydrochloride) as prescribed.

2. Combined with other bacterial infections: patients may be infected with other bacteria on the basis of mycoplasma infection, resulting in phlegm and cough. Patients can undergo sputum culture, routine blood tests and other examinations to determine the type of bacteria, and treat with anti-infective drugs (such as levofloxacin) and expectorant drugs (such as ambroxol hydrochloride) as prescribed by the doctor.

3. Airway hyperresponsiveness: Patients may have increased airway sensitivity due to mycoplasma pneumonia, and even if the inflammation has subsided, there may still be airway hyperresponsiveness, manifested by phlegm and cough. Patients may be treated with nebulized inhalation with drugs such as inhaled budesonide suspension to reduce airway sensitivity and relieve symptoms.

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia still have phlegm and cough after treatment, which may be related to other reasons, and it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, clarify the cause, and follow the doctor's instructions to standardize treatment.