How to treat mycoplasma pneumonia in children, how long can it take to get better

The treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children mainly includes general treatment and drug treatment, which can be cured in about 7-14 days and 2-3 weeks after drug treatment.

1. General treatment

Mycoplasma pneumonia in children may be caused by inflammation of the lungs infected with mycoplasma, and symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue may occur. You need to rest more, drink plenty of water, and keep your airway open. If the child's body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is necessary to take acetaminophen tablets, ibuprofen suspension and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor for cooling treatment.Children with cough can drink rock sugar pear water, honey water, etc., which can help relieve cough symptoms.

2. Medication

Children can take azithromycin granules, moxifloxacin hydrochloride tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which generally takes 7-14 days to be cured. If the child's condition is more severe and takes longer, it may take 2-3 weeks.

After a child is diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia, he or she needs to seek medical attention in time and cooperate with the doctor for active treatment. Pay attention to maintaining good living habits, avoid staying up late, eat more nutritious food, and strengthen physical exercise, which will help enhance physical fitness and promote recovery.