Bronchitis is a type of disease, mycoplasma infection is the causative factor, the two can not be compared.
Bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the bronchial mucosa caused by biological, physicochemical stimuli, allergies and other factors. Among the etiologic factors in the development of the disease, infection due to microorganisms is one of the main causes. It is common in viral infections, bacterial infections, mycoplasma infections, chlamydial infections, and so on.
Symptoms of bronchitis are commonly coughing up phlegm, and there may also be fever. If the infection is not effectively controlled, it will develop into chronic bronchitis. Therefore, sputum culture is often used to check for pathogenic bacteria. Whether the infection is bacterial, viral or mycoplasma, it may develop into chronic bronchitis, which affects the patient’s quality of life.
If you have symptoms of bronchitis such as coughing and sputum, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in a timely manner, complete the relevant examinations, identify the cause of the disease, and standardize the treatment.