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. How long does it take for Mycoplasma pneumoniae cough to improve?Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma bacteria infiltrate the respiratory tract, leading to pneumonia, which takes a relatively long time to fully recover, at least about a week. It can easily cause symptoms such as coughing, phlegm, fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. This is related to the patient's cold, catching a chill, and low immunity. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, heat-clearing and detoxifying, and lung-cleansing phlegm-removing medications can be taken for treatment. In severe cases, intravenous drips can be used for recovery, and oxygen can be inhaled if breathing difficulties occur. Resting and avoiding catching a chill are helpful in promoting a full recovery.