What should be done if you still have fever for more than seven days with mycoplasma pneumonia

If the fever persists for more than 7 days in patients with mycoplasma pneumonia, it is necessary to consider the possibility of poor treatment response or infection with other pathogens, and it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and adjust the treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Adjust antibiotics: macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin, roxithromycin and azithromycin are preferred for mycoplasma pneumonia. If macrolide antibiotics are ineffective, fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as levofloxacin and moxifloxacin may be considered. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be selected based on susceptibility testing.

2. Symptomatic treatment: For fever symptoms, antipyretic and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc., can be used. If the patient has a cough and sputum production, cough and phlegm drugs such as ambroxol and acetylcysteine can be used.

3. Other treatments: If the patient has symptoms such as hypoxia and dyspnea, oxygen inhalation and respiratory support may be required. If there are other underlying diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes, the underlying diseases need to be treated aggressively.

If the fever persists for more than 7 days, it is recommended that patients with mycoplasma pneumonia seek medical attention in time, treat it under the guidance of a doctor, and do not self-medicate.