What should be done if you have a cough after recovery from mycoplasma pneumonia?

Cough after recovery from mycoplasma pneumonia may be caused by recurrence of mycoplasma pneumonia, infection with other pathogens, or airway hyperresponsiveness. It can be managed with general treatment, medication, etc.

1. Recurrence of mycoplasma pneumonia: After recovery from mycoplasma pneumonia, if the patient's resistance is reduced, it may lead to a recurrence of mycoplasma pneumonia. Macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc., can be used for anti-infective therapy. At the same time, cough suppressants, such as dextromethorphan, may be used to relieve symptoms.

2. Other pathogen infection: After recovery from mycoplasma pneumonia, if you are infected by other pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, it may also cause cough. Depending on the type of pathogen of infection, the appropriate anti-infective drug can be selected for treatment. If the infection is bacterial, it can be treated with antibiotics such as cefuroxime and amoxicillin.

3. Airway hyperresponsiveness: Mycoplasma pneumonia may cause airway hyperresponsiveness, and coughing may occur even after the pneumonia has recovered. Inhaled corticosteroids such as budesonide and bronchodilators such as ipratropium bromide may be used to relieve symptoms.

If you have a cough after recovering from mycoplasma pneumonia, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to determine the cause and treat it under the guidance of a doctor.