What to do if you still have a cough after being discharged from the hospital for mycoplasma pneumonia

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia still have cough after discharge, which may be related to the pneumonia has not fully recovered, combined with infection with other pathogens, or airway hyperresponsiveness, and can be improved by general treatment, drug treatment, and other measures.

1. Pneumonia has not fully recovered: When a patient with mycoplasma pneumonia is discharged from the hospital, lung imaging examination may show that the inflammation has been significantly absorbed, but it does not mean that the lung has fully recovered, and there may be cough symptoms. Patients need to take care of rest, avoid exertion, and drink plenty of fluids, and the cough usually resolves gradually.

2. Co-infection with other pathogens: After the patient is discharged from the hospital, if the patient is co-infected with other pathogens, it may also cause cough symptoms to persist. If there is a bacterial infection, it can be treated with antibiotics, such as cefixime, azithromycin, etc.

3. Airway hyperresponsiveness: Pneumonia may lead to increased airway responsiveness in patients, manifested as persistent cough. Patients can be treated with antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine, or glucocorticoids such as inhaled budesonide.

If the cough persists after the patient is discharged from the hospital, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, clarify the cause, and follow the doctor's instructions to standardize treatment.