How to treat mycoplasma pneumonia in children
Disease description:
My son has had a fever and cough for the past couple of days. After going to the hospital, he was diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. I would like to know how pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia is treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The treatment of pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Lifestyle management: Maintain indoor air circulation and avoid exposure to adverse environmental irritants.
2. Dietary management: Maintain a light diet, consume moderate amounts of fresh vegetables and fruits, and supplement with vitamins and minerals.
3. Medication therapy: Macrolide antibiotics are the first-line treatment, such as azithromycin and roxithromycin, which inhibit pathogen growth and alleviate symptoms. For drug-resistant cases, newer tetracycline-class or quinolone-class antibiotics may be considered, although their side effects and age-specific usage restrictions must be carefully observed.
4. Nebulized therapy: For children with severe symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, nebulized treatment can be administered.
5. Oxygen therapy: If a child experiences difficulty breathing, oxygen therapy should be provided to improve respiratory function.
