Chlamydia infection pneumonia in the elderly

Chlamydia infection generally refers to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection pneumonia in the elderly may be caused by low immunity, lack of attention to hygiene, and environmental factors, and targeted treatment is recommended according to the specific cause.

1. Low immunity: The elderly with diabetes or AIDS may have impaired immune function, which may cause Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection pneumonia, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as cough or sputum. At this time, it is necessary to actively carry out anti-infective treatment, such as using drugs such as azithromycin capsules and roxithromycin capsules as prescribed by the doctor to help control the condition;

2. Lack of attention to hygiene: the elderly are relatively weak, if they do not pay attention to hygiene in daily life, it may lead to the infection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in the elderly, because Mycoplasma is contagious and can be transmitted through the respiratory tract after infection. It is recommended to practice good hygiene, wash hands before eating and after using the toilet, do not go to crowded places, wear a mask when going out, and pay attention to keeping warm;

3. Environmental factors: If the elderly live in a dirty environment for a long time, they are easily infected by mycoplasma, and if they have the habit of smoking, nicotine and other harmful substances in tobacco may damage the respiratory tract and cause Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. At this time, it is recommended to get out of the dirty environment, and you can use azithromycin capsules, roxithromycin capsules and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

4. Other factors: If the elderly have malnutrition and long-term bed rest, it may lead to low immune function, which may cause Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection pneumonia.It is recommended to strengthen nutrition and follow the doctor's instructions for anti-infective treatment, such as the use of drugs such as ceftazidime for injection and levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules.

After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in the elderly, it is recommended to do a good job of nursing during the treatment, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid cold, and pay attention to a balanced diet, supplement more vitamins, and exercise appropriately, which helps to improve the body's immunity and promote the recovery of the disease.