Patient's question:
My baby came back from outside yesterday and has been a bit feverish and coughing since the day after tomorrow. The family initially thought it was a cold and gave him fever-reducing medicine. But the baby's cough has gotten worse today, with his face turning red each time he coughs. Taking him to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor diagnosed him with mycoplasma pneumonia. Besides the little child in the house, there are other children who often play together. Doctor, is mycoplasma pneumonia contagious in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the child has a severe cough, it's important to check for Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Mycoplasma pneumoniae can be contagious, so active treatment should be initiated. You can use macrolide-class anti-inflammatory drugs and intravenous fluids with cooling blood and clearing lungs. It's recommended to go back to the pediatric department of the hospital for follow-up treatment and, under the guidance of a doctor, use drugs like Azithromycin and Ambroxol for intravenous treatment. Drink plenty of water and try to maintain a light diet.