How to deal with a cough with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

If your child has Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and has a cough, the following measures are recommended:

1. Seek medical attention in time: Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection may lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, pleural effusion, etc.Once your child has symptoms such as cough and fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to confirm the diagnosis and treat it.

2. Drug treatment: The treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection mainly uses macrolide antibiotics, such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc. If your child has a severe cough, a cough suppressant, such as dextromethorphan, may be used under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Home care: During the child's illness, parents should pay attention to giving the child more water, light diet, more rest, and indoor air circulation.

4. Closely observe the changes in the condition: Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection may lead to complications, parents should closely observe the changes in the child's condition, such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, etc., and seek medical attention in time if there is any abnormality.

If a child has Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and coughs, parents should take their child to the doctor in time and provide treatment and home care under the guidance of a doctor.