Question

A 7-year-old child has been diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia through urine tests multiple times, with the most recent hospitalization in July. In January, the child experienced coughing symptoms again, with an X-ray showing bronchial pneumonia. The test results showed a weak positive for mycoplasma pneumonia IgG antibodies. The parents are inquiring about effective treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia and how to enhance the child’s immunity.

Answer

When treating mycoplasma pneumonia or other infections caused by mycoplasma or chlamydia, clinicians typically choose macrolide antibiotics such as azithromycin. The parents mentioned that the child had previously used imported azithromycin for treatment, which may have been more effective due to the higher purity of foreign products. In the current situation, in addition to using domestic azithromycin, it can be considered to add cephalosporin antibiotics for combined treatment to improve efficacy. Moreover, for cough symptoms, oral Otrivine cough syrup can be taken. To enhance immunity, it is recommended to improve through regular exercise and a balanced diet.