Patient's question:
Since one month ago, severe cough at night with difficulty breathing. Test results: Mycoplasma ++, others normal. Treated for mycoplasma infection at the local county hospital for 2 weeks, with significant improvement, nighttime attacks reduced. What disease is the cause of the onset?Doctor's answer:
Cough is a basic clinical manifestation of respiratory infections and can be seen in various different diseases, such as upper respiratory tract infections, tracheobronchitis, acute and chronic pharyngitis, various lung infections caused by inflammation, pneumoconiosis, silicosis, respiratory system tumors, mediastinal tumors, and cardiovascular system diseases. Upper respiratory tract infections and pharyngitis are the most common causes of mild cough. Medications such as Cough Quick and Cough Clear can be taken for treatment. If there is no improvement after treatment, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a systematic and thorough examination.