Patient's question:
My baby has been coughing intermittently for about 5 times on average each day. Last month, they had blood tests and X-rays, diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia and bronchitis, and received intravenous drips for 9 days. The doctor said it was the recovery period and advised us to go home and take medication. It's been almost a month since we went home, and we've taken two boxes of medicine, but there hasn't been any improvement. The cough is still there, and they're a bit sweaty. It feels like there's phlegm in their throat when they nurse. Their spirits are great, so do they still need to focus on taking medicine? How long will it take for this cough to fully recover?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described, your child has a respiratory infection caused by mycoplasma infection. The treatment course is generally 4 weeks. For your child's condition, it is recommended not to give oral medication anymore. Long-term use of a single mycoplasma medication can lead to tolerance. You can monitor your child to prevent strenuous exercise, pay attention to getting more rest, and avoid eating allergenic foods, such as fish, shrimp, seafood, mango, orange, and pineapple.