Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Please advise if it could be bronchitis and if Azithromycin would be helpful.Doctor's answer:
If the patient's bronchitis is caused by Mycoplasma infection, azithromycin is quite effective. If it is caused by viral or bacterial infection, this medication is generally not very effective. Therefore, when necessary, it is still better for the patient to go to the respiratory department of a regular hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis, and seek advice from the doctor. Generally, it is recommended to conduct several tests, such as blood routine, C-reactive protein, and Mycoplasma antibody tests.