Is mycoplasma infection in children pneumonia?

Mycoplasma infection in children is not necessarily pneumonia, and mycoplasma is a common pathogen that can cause acute inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs. However, mycoplasma infection in children does not always cause pneumonia, and only in a few cases may cause pneumonia.

Mycoplasma infection refers to the infectious disease caused by mycoplasma, and the common site of mycoplasma infection in children is the respiratory tract, which may cause pharyngitis, tracheitis, pneumonia and other diseases, and children may have fever, cough, sputum production, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, diarrhea and other symptoms.If the child's body is relatively immune, there may be no obvious symptoms of discomfort. If the child's body immunity is relatively poor, the above uncomfortable symptoms may occur, and may also be accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and other symptoms. Children can be treated with drugs such as azithromycin granules and roxithromycin granules under the guidance of a doctor, which can play an anti-infection role.

If the child has the above uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete blood routine examination, lung X-ray examination, etc., to clarify the cause and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. During the treatment period, children should maintain a light diet, and can eat fresh vegetables and fruits in moderation, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, kiwifruit, apples, etc., which is conducive to physical recovery.