To relieve cough caused by mycoplasma infection, the treatments are cough suppressants (such as dextromethorphan) or antibiotics (azithromycin, levofloxacin, etc.).
1. Cough suppressants: To relieve cough caused by mycoplasma infection, cough suppressants such as Folcodine, Dextromethorphan, Pentoxyverine, etc. can be used. Cough suppressants can effectively relieve cough by inhibiting the medullary cough center or suppressing the link in the cough reflex arc and exerting an antitussive effect.
2. Antibiotic treatment: The antibiotic treatment of mycoplasma infection is preferred to macrolides, such as erythromycin and azithromycin. If the macrolides are not sensitive, quinolones can be used, such as levofloxacin. A full dose and course of antibiotics can help clear the mycoplasma and reduce inflammation, thus relieving cough symptoms.
When suffering from mycoplasma infection with cough, daily life attention to light diet, avoid spicy stimulating food, more rest, avoid staying up late. If the cough worsens, high fever and other symptoms, timely medical treatment, so as to avoid the deterioration of the condition. It should be noted that the specific medication should be combined with the patient’s condition, should be taken under the guidance of the doctor.