Patient's question:
The little boy hasn't been born for long, and he might be sick because of premature birth. His body is particularly weak, and he often has high fever and fever. Recently, he has been having high fever. His throat is full of phlegm, he can't eat, and he feels short of breath. Even after taking medicine, it hasn't improved. The hospital's thorough examination said it was mycoplasma pneumonia. What kind of assistance is needed: What are the symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae typically reappears in forms such as tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, and otitis media, with pneumonia being the most severe. In the early stages of the illness, symptoms include fatigue, headache, sore throat, chills, fever, muscle aches, decreased appetite, nausea, and dry cough. The headache is particularly pronounced. The fever varies in intensity and can reach up to 39°C.2 to 3 days later, significant respiratory symptoms reappear, such as paroxysmal irritative cough, with the production of very small amounts of mucous or purulent mucous sputum, sometimes containing blood. The fever can persist for 2 to 3 weeks.
To treat mycoplasma pneumoniae, the first step is respiratory isolation, rest, and ensuring adequate fluid and nutritional intake. Symptomatic treatment: Avoid salicylic acid-containing drugs to prevent hemolysis.