Which cough medicines can be used for cough with mycoplasma pneumonia

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an acute pulmonary infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, mainly interstitial pneumonia. It is characterized by persistent, paroxysmal severe cough, mostly dry, and a few patients may have a small amount of white mucus or blood in the sputum.

For people with mycoplasma pneumonia, cough suppressants are mainly used to reduce symptoms. Commonly used cough suppressants include:

1. Dextromethorphan: It is a central antitussive drug, which has a certain effect on controlling severe dry cough.

2. Pentoverin: It is also a central antitussive, but it may not be as effective as dextromethorphan for cough control of mycoplasma pneumonia.

3. Nacodine: a peripheral antitussive drug, similar to codeine, but without analgesia and sedation, suitable for irritating dry cough.

Cough suppressants only relieve symptoms, not the underlying cause. At the same time as the use of cough drugs, it is also necessary to treat mycoplasma pneumonia, mainly including macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc.), tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline, etc.).

In addition, patients should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and avoid exertion during treatment, which helps to recover from the disease.