Question
An 8-year-old girl has been suffering from fever and cough. On the fourth day, a detailed examination at the clinic revealed a mycoplasma infection with left lung pneumonia. She is being treated with cefradine and azithromycin. After 4 days, her fever subsided. She switched to clarithromycin after 5 days of azithromycin treatment, and is currently in the second round of azithromycin treatment, with a total course of 12 days. Apart from some wheezing, both lungs are breathing normally, and her spirits have improved. How should we handle the wheezing? I would like to consult some questions with a respiratory specialist. Thank you very much.
Answer
Based on the situation you described, if the cough recurs along with pneumonia issues, it should be followed up with the doctor’s instructions to complete an adequate course of antibiotic treatment. Typically, mycoplasma infections require about a month of treatment to achieve clinical recovery. I hope this information is helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!