How long does mycoplasma pneumonia need to be treated

Mycoplasma pneumonia usually needs to be treated for about 2 weeks.

Mycoplasma pneumonia is also known as primary atypical pneumonia, which is an acute respiratory infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Spread by droplets, with an incubation period of 2-3 weeks, children and adolescents are susceptible to infection. The main manifestations of mycoplasma pneumonia are cough and fever, which tend to occur in crowded environments, and are usually spread through droplets and direct contact. The disease is self-limiting, and most patients with mild disease can recover on their own without treatment.

Treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia is generally directed at the pathogen, antimycoplasma therapy, and symptomatic treatment.In general, mycoplasma pneumonia has a persistent, irritating, dry cough that can be treated depending on the severity of the condition. Drug therapy is the preferred treatment for the general population, and the types of drugs used are generally divided into three categories: antibiotics, glucocorticoids, and gamma globulin. Among them, antibiotics are mainly used for the alleviation of early symptoms and shortening the course of disease, and the common drugs are macrolides and tetracyclines. In patients with mild disease, corticosteroids are usually not needed, and are usually used in patients with rapid onset or difficult to treat. If pneumonia causes complications, such as neurological disorders or hemolytic anemia, it is treated with globulin-type drugs.

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia should pay attention to both treatment and daily living. In terms of treatment, it should be noted that the patient should go to a regular hospital for treatment, determine the condition according to the etiology, blood routine and chest X-ray, and then carry out symptomatic treatment according to the doctor's judgment.In terms of daily life, you should pay attention to regular work and rest, avoid fatigue, do not stay up late, quit smoking and limit drinking, and do not go to crowded public places. In addition, after the cure of mycoplasma pneumonia, it is necessary to pay attention to strengthening exercise, often breathing fresh air, and doing outdoor exercises, which can effectively improve immunity and help the condition.