Mycoplasma pneumoniae is asymptomatic.

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 13, 2024
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If Mycoplasma pneumoniae is diagnosed in the body, although there are no discomforts or symptoms, appropriate treatment and intervention should still be taken. If the disease lasts for a long time, it may induce other pathological changes, which are harmful stimulations to health. Treating asymptomatic Mycoplasma pneumonia mainly involves using antimicrobial drugs to control the infection, and etiological treatment is sufficient. Patients with mild symptoms can take medication orally, such as choosing one from azithromycin, roxithromycin, clarithromycin, or erythromycin. If conservative treatment is not effective, intravenous medication may be administered. (Specific medication use should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long should one take Azithromycin for Mycoplasma pneumonia?

After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infects the human body, it often causes acute bronchitis and pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, cough, and fatigue. In this case, using azithromycin for treatment, the general course of treatment is two to three weeks, after which most patients can recover. Additionally, antipyretic and cough suppressant medications can also be used to alleviate symptoms and reduce the patient's discomfort.

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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.

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What can you eat with Mycoplasma pneumonia?

Patients with Mycoplasma pneumonia should pay attention to their diet, focusing on light foods, especially during the acute phase of the illness, where primarily liquid foods are recommended. For example, foods such as porridge, soft noodles, and soups should be prioritized, while avoiding hard-to-digest foods. Additionally, during the recovery phase, although normal diet can be resumed, it is advised to continue with a light diet such as drinking some millet or vegetable porridge and consuming vegetables like baby greens, winter melon, cucumber, loofah, and bitter gourd. Also, drinking more water to promote metabolism and enhance immunity is beneficial, as well as consuming nutritious soups like wonton or dough drop soup, which do not negatively impact the illness and help in increasing metabolism and immunity, facilitating a quicker recovery.

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What should I do about Mycoplasma pneumonia?

Do not be overly anxious if you develop mycoplasma pneumonia, as it is a common and frequently occurring disease in clinical settings, caused by an acute inflammatory response in the lungs due to mycoplasma infection. You can take oral antimicrobial drugs such as rhubarb-type agents, for example, azithromycin, typically for a course of two to three weeks. Since mycoplasma lacks a cell wall, it is resistant to antimicrobial drugs like cephalosporins and penicillins. If the patient also experiences symptoms of coughing and phlegm, oral antitussive and expectorant medications, such as ambroxol and bromhexine, should be administered. If fever symptoms occur, temperature changes should be managed accordingly. After two to three weeks of aggressive anti-infection treatment, a follow-up lung CT is necessary to check if the lesions have absorbed and improved. (Please follow medical advice regarding medication.)

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Is Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia?

This indicates a manifestation of pneumonia, which is associated with mycoplasma infection, one type of pathogen that causes pneumonia. Clinically, there are many pathogens that can cause pneumonia such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mycoplasma, and tuberculosis bacteria. Mycoplasma pneumonia refers to the disease caused by this type of infection, and treatment generally involves the use of macrolide antibiotics, either orally or intravenously, to reduce inflammation. Additionally, body temperature should be measured frequently and hydration maintained. For patients with high fever and thickened sputum, timely selection of antibiotics is necessary. Supportive care should also be provided to prevent complications like febrile seizures. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.)