Patient's question:
At first, the baby had a slight cough, but after a few days, the cough became very severe.Medical history and treatment effectiveness: Persistent coughing, sometimes unable to breathe properly, with phlegm.
What kind of help is needed: Wondering if these symptoms are due to Mycoplasma infection?
Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause a baby's cough, including Mycoplasma infection, of course, as well as other bacterial infections and viral infections, all of which can cause coughing.1. Based on your baby's condition, it can basically be diagnosed as bronchitis or pneumonia. It is recommended to have a chest X-ray taken at the hospital. However, it is difficult to confirm the specific pathogen.
2. Currently, the main treatment should be the use of antibiotics. Commonly used antibiotics include cephalosporins (such as cefuroxime, cefradine, etc.) and macrolide antibiotics (such as roxithromycin, azithromycin, etc.).