Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Is it appropriate to use oral cough suppressants for Mycoplasma pneumoniae cough?Doctor's answer:
Bronchopneumonia with cough can be treated with oral lung-cleaning and blood-cooling medications. Cough suppressants should not be used, as they are only suitable for mild cough without phlegm. Bronchopneumonia may involve phlegm that needs to be expelled. Relying solely on anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects is limited. Oral lung-cleaning and blood-cooling medications can help speed up recovery. Drinking plenty of plain water helps dissolve and expel phlegm. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits can boost immunity. Treatment can involve lung-cleaning medications, in addition to azithromycin or roxithromycin. Cough can also be treated with inhalation therapy.