Question
The baby has started to cough slightly, and the cough has worsened after a few days. Sometimes, the baby struggles to breathe and produces phlegm. I would like to inquire whether this symptom could be caused by mycoplasma infection?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby’s symptoms may be due to mycoplasma infection, bacterial infection, or viral infection. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a chest X-ray immediately to determine the cause. Currently, treatment should mainly involve antibiotics, with common medications including cephalosporins (such as cefuroxime, cefradine) and macrolides (such as roxithromycin, azithromycin).