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Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
About me
With over twenty years of experience in the medical field, currently working as the Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Central Hospital of Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Proficient in diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of common respiratory diseases.
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What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is relatively common in clinical settings, but what exactly is Mycoplasma pneumoniae? Mycoplasma pneumoniae is different from ordinary bacteria and also from viruses. It is smaller than bacteria but larger than viruses, and it exists between bacteria and viruses as the smallest microorganism that can live independently. After infecting humans, Mycoplasma pneumoniae often causes bronchial pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever and cough. After treatment with sensitive antibiotics, most cases can recover within two to three weeks.
Is the flu easily contagious?
Influenza, also known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. Typically, it starts suddenly with symptoms such as high fever, headache, fatigue, conjunctivitis, and widespread muscle pain. Respiratory symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and runny nose are relatively mild in comparison. The flu is mainly transmitted through contact and airborne droplets, and it is highly contagious among the general population. It also has a high incidence rate and can lead to outbreaks; if not properly controlled, it can pose a severe threat to human life.
Is mycoplasma infection easy to cure?
After Mycoplasma infects the human body, it often causes mycoplasma pneumonia. Once diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia, many patients worry about the possibility of not being cured. So, is mycoplasma infection easy to cure? Generally speaking, mycoplasma infection is self-limiting, meaning that most patients can recover without medication. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much after a mycoplasma infection. Moreover, if treated with sensitive antibiotics, the duration of the mycoplasma infection will be significantly shortened.
Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae stubborn?
After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infects the human body, it often causes acute bronchitis and pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever and cough. Then, is Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection stubborn, and is it easy to treat? Generally speaking, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is self-limiting, meaning it can resolve on its own even without medication. The natural course of the disease may last 3 to 4 weeks, and some patients may experience a longer duration. However, if treated with sensitive antibiotics, the duration of the disease may shorten to about 2 to 3 weeks. Therefore, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not considered a particularly stubborn disease and is relatively easy to treat.
What are the routes of Mycoplasma infection?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae primarily infects healthy individuals through respiratory transmission. Healthy people often get infected by inhaling nasal and oral secretions expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. After infection, it often causes pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, sore throat, headache, cough, and loss of appetite. Once infected, it is important to rest, follow the doctor's medication treatment to control symptoms, shorten the course of treatment, and recover as soon as possible.
What department is for tracheitis?
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease, and clinically, it often presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, and expectoration. Some patients may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath, and they should consult a respiratory medicine department. After the visit, the doctor may conduct tests including a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, chest imaging, etc., to confirm the diagnosis of bronchitis. In terms of treatment, the first step is to use medication based on the cause of the disease; for example, if it is caused by bacterial infection, sensitive antibiotics will be used for treatment. Additionally, symptomatic treatment medications may be chosen based on symptoms, such as cough suppressants and expectorants, etc. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
Acute Bronchitis Clinical Symptoms
Acute bronchitis is a relatively common disease. The common symptoms include coughing and expectoration. Typically, it begins with a dry cough, or with a small amount of mucous sputum, which gradually turns into mucopurulent or purulent sputum, and the amount of sputum gradually increases. The coughing may worsen, and occasionally, the sputum may be tinged with blood. Some patients may also experience fever and wheezing. Generally, coughing and expectoration can last for two to three weeks.
How long after a pneumothorax can the drainage tube be removed?
Pneumothorax occurs when the pleura ruptures and gas enters the pleural cavity. After the occurrence of pneumothorax, chest drainage by inserting a tube into the pleural cavity to remove the air is a common treatment. Generally, in most cases, after effective drainage for a few days, the lung can re-expand and the rupture can heal. Under these circumstances, it is common to clamp the drainage tube and observe for about two days. Then, a chest X-ray is re-examined and if there is no air, the tube can be removed. If air reappears after clamping, continued drainage is necessary. If the rupture does not heal and pneumothorax remains unresolved even after two weeks of drainage, and if the patient's physical condition allows, surgical treatment may be considered.
Spontaneous pneumothorax and the difference between pneumothorax.
Simply put, spontaneous pneumothorax is a type of pneumothorax. In the classification of pneumothorax, besides spontaneous pneumothorax, there are also traumatic pneumothorax and iatrogenic pneumothorax. Traumatic pneumothorax is caused by direct or indirect injury to the chest wall, while iatrogenic pneumothorax occurs during medical diagnosis and treatment. Spontaneous pneumothorax often involves underlying lung diseases, such as emphysema, lung bullae, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and pneumoconiosis. It can also occur in healthy individuals without obvious lung abnormalities, typically seen in tall, thin males of young to middle age.
Can pneumothorax recover by itself?
Pneumothorax is caused by a rupture of the pleura, allowing air to enter the pleural space. Patients often display symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. A lung radiograph can confirm the presence of a pneumothorax. Whether a patient with pneumothorax can recover on their own depends on the size of the pneumothorax. If it is a large pneumothorax, especially a communicative or tension pneumothorax, self-recovery is not possible, and treatment generally involves pleural puncture or pleural drainage tube placement. However, if the amount of air in the pneumothorax is small and the patient does not exhibit severe symptoms, then it is possible for the condition to resolve itself with bed rest.