How to tell if mycoplasma pneumonia is better

For mycoplasma pneumonia, recovery can usually be assessed and judged in several ways:

1. Symptom relief: Symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, etc. If these symptoms are significantly reduced or gone, the condition can be considered to be improving.

2. Normal blood routine test results: blood routine is one of the commonly used diagnostic indicators, and the infection is judged by observing the changes in white blood cell count, neutrophil ratio and C-reactive protein level. During the recovery period of mycoplasma pneumonia, the above indicators generally gradually return to normal.

3. Negative mycoplasma antibody test: Mycoplasma pneumonia is a respiratory disease caused by mycoplasma. During treatment, doctors may do a mycoplasma antibody test to determine whether the person has an immune response to mycoplasma. If the antibody titer drops to a certain level and does not rebound for a period of time, the patient's condition can be considered to be improving.

4. Chest X-ray showing reduced shadow in the lungs: Chest X-ray is a common imaging test that may show inflammatory lesions in the lungs in the early stages of mycoplasma pneumonia. As the disease progresses, the shadow in the lungs gradually widens and increases. When the shadow in the lungs begins to shrink or disappears completely, the patient is considered to be improving.

The above criteria are for reference only, and the specific judgment needs to be comprehensively analyzed in combination with clinical manifestations and other auxiliary examination results. It is advisable to seek medical attention promptly after the onset of symptoms of suspected mycoplasma pneumonia and to receive diagnosis and treatment from a professional doctor.