What are the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children

The guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children mainly include the following aspects:

1. Clinical manifestations: The main symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia in children are fever, cough, sore throat, substernal pain, rash, lymphadenopathy, etc.

2. Laboratory examinations: including blood routine, blood biochemistry, mycoplasma detection, etc.

3. Imaging examination: including chest X-ray, CT, etc., which can help diagnose and evaluate the condition.

4. Diagnosis: According to the clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations and imaging examination results, comprehensively judge whether it is mycoplasma pneumonia in children.

5. Treatment: Under the guidance of a doctor, it mainly includes anti-infective treatment and symptomatic treatment. Macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc., are preferred for anti-infective treatment. Symptomatic treatment includes antipyretic, cough suppressant, asthma, etc.

6. Prognosis: Mycoplasma pneumonia in children generally has a good prognosis, but if the condition is severe or not treated in time, it may lead to complications, such as atelectasis, pleural effusion, etc.

The diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children needs to be evaluated and treated by doctors according to the specific condition, and parents should cooperate with the doctor for diagnosis and treatment, and pay attention to the changes in the child's condition, and seek medical attention in time if there is any abnormality.