The difference between mycoplasma pneumonia and bronchitis

The difference between mycoplasma pneumonia and bronchitis mainly includes different causes, different symptoms, different treatment methods, different infectivity, different prognosis, etc., and it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

1. The etiology is different

Mycoplasma pneumonia usually refers to inflammation of the lungs caused by mycoplasma infection and may be associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Bronchitis, on the other hand, usually refers to acute non-specific inflammation of the bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues caused by mycoplasma infection, which may be related to pathogen infection.

2. The symptoms are different

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia may have symptoms such as fever, cough, and sputum production, as well as muscle aches and sore throat. Patients with bronchitis may have symptoms such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, etc., and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose.

3. Different treatment methods

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia can be treated with oral azithromycin capsules, doxycycline hydrochloride capsules and other antibiotic drugs according to the doctor's instructions, and can also be treated with oral dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablets and compound forcodine oral solution according to the doctor's instructions. If you have fever symptoms and your body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you can follow the doctor's instructions to take oral ibuprofen extended-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other medications.

4. The infectivity is different

Mycoplasma pneumonia is generally not contagious, but if it is caused by a respiratory infection, it can be transmitted through respiratory droplets. Bronchitis, on the other hand, is generally contagious, mainly through droplets, but can also be transmitted by contact with the patient's secretions, vomit, etc.

5. The prognosis is different

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia generally have a better prognosis after active treatment. However, if bronchitis is not treated in time, it may cause complications such as chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis, and the prognosis is generally poor.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to physical health, quit smoking and alcohol. If there are symptoms such as cough and sputum, the patient can go to a regular hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition and damaging the body.