What are the typical symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia in children

The typical symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia in children mainly include fever, cough, sputum production, chest pain, sore throat, etc., as follows:

1. Fever: fever is one of the most common symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia, the fever varies, it can be high, moderate or low, fever generally occurs after 2~3 days of illness, and the body temperature often reaches about 39 °C, lasting 1~3 weeks.

2. Cough: cough is also a common symptom of mycoplasma pneumonia, mostly persistent paroxysmal severe dry cough, sometimes spasmodic cough, and the cough at night is more obvious, which can affect the child's sleep and daily life.

3. Sputum cough: Children with mycoplasma pneumonia can also have a small amount of white sticky sputum, and if combined with bacterial infection, the sputum will turn yellow and thick.

4. Chest pain: Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection may cause pleural effusion, resulting in chest pain symptoms in children.

5. Sore throat: Mycoplasma pneumonia can cause pharyngeal congestion and swelling, resulting in sore throat symptoms in children.

However, it is important to note that these symptoms are not specific to mycoplasma pneumonia and may be similar in other respiratory infections.

If a child has any of the above symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly and have relevant tests to confirm the diagnosis and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.