How long does it take for mycoplasma infection to get better with pneumonia in young children

Mycoplasma infection in young children generally takes 2-4 weeks to get better, and the specific time needs to be judged according to the severity of the condition.

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lungs caused by mycoplasma, mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, with an incubation period of 2-3 weeks. Children with mycoplasma pneumonia may have fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. If the condition is relatively mild, only mild cough, sore throat and other symptoms appear, and the child's body immunity is relatively good, the symptoms will gradually relieve after 2 weeks of treatment.If the condition is severe, with symptoms such as severe cough, fever, loss of appetite, etc., and the child's body immunity is relatively poor, it may take about 4 weeks to get better.

It is recommended that children can be treated with drugs such as azithromycin and roxithromycin under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, the child can also be treated with drugs such as dextromethorphan hydrobromide and ambroxol hydrochloride as prescribed by the doctor, which can help promote recovery. In daily life, it is recommended that children pay attention to rest and avoid staying up late. In terms of diet, children can eat foods rich in protein, vitamins and other nutrients, such as eggs, tomatoes, etc., which can help supplement the nutrients needed by the body, thereby enhancing resistance and helping disease recovery.