Question
My child has mycoplasma infection, no fever, but with cough and phlegm. The doctor prescribed azithromycin and a medicine to clear the lungs and cool the blood. They have been taking the medication for 5 days, and the cough has improved significantly, but there is still phlegm. I want to ask if I should continue to take azithromycin or go to the hospital for another mycoplasma test?
Answer
Dear inquirer, based on the symptoms you described, your child should have a respiratory infection caused by mycoplasma. Since the treatment course for mycoplasma infection is approximately 4 weeks, your child should focus on taking the medication as prescribed by their attending physician.