Patient's question:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, the doctor prescribed azithromycin, took it for three days and then stopped for four days. Have taken it seven times, but still have a cough. This is the third consecutive year I've had this illness. What should I do?Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
How to assist: How to confirm if it's completely cured or if I should continue taking the medication diligently.
Doctor's answer:
Confirm that it is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Suggestions: The symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia examination are: lung X-ray examination shows blurred or uniform cloudy shadows, denser near the pulmonary hilum, gradually becoming lighter outward, with unclear edges, usually not affecting the entire lobe. Most are affected in one lobe, with the lower lobe being more common, the left lower lobe being the most common, followed by the right lower lobe, and about 20% in lateral position may have a small amount of pleural effusion, about 10% may see atelectasis, and pleurisy is occasionally seen. Lung inflammation usually resolves within 2-3 weeks, with complete resolution requiring 4-6 weeks.