What should I do if I have Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia and cough especially at night?

Patient's question:

My husband has Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and he keeps coughing when he takes a nap at night. What should we do about the severe coughing at night with Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, if coughing is severe again at night, it is generally necessary to take oral macrolides such as erythromycin for medication. Generally, you can take oral erythromycin, azithromycin, roxithromycin, etc., for medication. You can also take expectorant and cough-relieving drugs for relief. You can also participate more in physical exercise and outdoor activities to enhance your body's immunity.

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