Cough symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia in children

The symptoms of cough with mycoplasma pneumonia in children generally include fever, cough, sputum production, dyspnea, chest pain, etc., and it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

1. Fever

Pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia is caused by mycoplasma infection, which grows and multiplies on the mucosa of the respiratory tract, resulting in damage to the mucosa of the respiratory tract and then the appearance of fever. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, you can use a warm towel to wipe your body, and if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you can use medication such as ibuprofen suspension and acetaminophen oral solution as prescribed.

2. Cough

Pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia cough is usually paroxysmal and prolonged, usually lasting 2 to 3 weeks.

3. Coughing up phlegm

When a cough with mycoplasma pneumonia in children occurs, there will be an increase in lung secretions, and symptoms of sputum production may appear. It can be treated with drugs such as ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution and acetylcysteine granules as prescribed.

4. Difficulty breathing

If the child's condition is severe, it may cause extensive inflammation in the lungs, which can affect normal respiratory function and cause difficulty breathing.

5. Chest pain

Inflammation of the lungs in pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia can irritate the pleura, leading to an inflammatory response to the pleura, which can lead to chest pain.

In addition, it is recommended that patients with mycoplasma pneumonia in children seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition. During the treatment, pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and mustard, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease.