Difference between mycoplasma pneumonia and bronchitis pneumonia

The difference between mycoplasma pneumonia and bronchitis pneumonia lies in the different locations of the disease, different causes, different symptoms, different treatment methods, and different prognosis.

1. The location of the disease is different

Mycoplasma pneumonia occurs in the interstitium of the lungs, and bronchitis pneumonia occurs in the bronchi, bronchial mucosa and its surrounding tissues.

2. The etiology is different

Mycoplasma pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by infection with mycoplasma, and bronchitis pneumonia is inflammation caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes that spreads to the lungs.

3. The symptoms are different

People with mycoplasma pneumonia may have symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue, as well as muscle aches, headaches, and loss of appetite. Patients with bronchitis pneumonia may have symptoms such as fever, cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc.

4. Different treatment methods

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia can be treated with oral azithromycin capsules, doxycycline hydrochloride capsules and other drugs according to the doctor's instructions, and can also be treated with nebulized inhalation therapy according to the doctor's instructions. Patients with bronchitis pneumonia can be treated with oral amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules and other drugs according to the doctor's instructions, and if symptoms of dyspnea appear, they can be treated by nasal cannula oxygen, mask oxygen, etc.

5. The prognosis is different

If left untreated, patients with mycoplasma pneumonia may cause complications such as empyema and myocarditis. Patients with bronchitis pneumonia generally have a better prognosis if treated promptly.However, if the treatment is not timely, it may cause complications such as chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis.

In addition, it is recommended that in daily life, patients should pay attention to a healthy diet, and can eat nutritious foods such as apples, oranges, dragon fruit, milk, eggs, etc., to improve the body's immunity and resistance. If you have uncomfortable symptoms, you can go to a regular hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition and damaging your health.