What to do if your baby has mycoplasma infection and keeps coughing? Two treatment methods for mycoplasma infection in babies

The first thing to consider when treating mycoplasma infection in babies is antibiotics. Drugs such as erythromycin and levofloxacin can be used, and cough suppressants such as Kebiqing can be added. In addition, babies can also take Xiaoer Ma Gan Granules, or Chinese medicine prescriptions such as Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang boiled in water. In addition, care should be strengthened, the indoor air should be kept moist, and breastfeeding mothers need to adjust their diet.

The baby's own resistance is relatively weak, and it is very easy to be infected by mycoplasma. At this time, it often causes adverse symptoms such as coughing. If the situation is serious, it may not get better, which will undoubtedly make parents feel very worried. So how can the baby's mycoplasma infection cough not get better?

1. How to treat mycoplasma infection in babies

1. Western medicine therapy: Antibiotics: Mycoplasma infection in babies is mainly treated with anti-infection therapy, and macrolide antibiotics are the first choice. Specifically, babies can be fed erythromycin, azithromycin, and roxithromycin. Fluoroquinolones can also be used, such as levofloxacin tablets and moxifloxacin tablets. The course of medication is generally 2 to 3 weeks. Cough and antitussive drugs: During the coughing attack, babies can be given Kebiqing or Ketaling tablets, acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine tablets to achieve the effect of cough and antitussive effects.

2. Chinese medicine therapy: Chinese patent medicine: Children can take Chinese patent medicines such as Xiaoer Ma Gan Granule, Xiaoer Xiaoji Zhike Oral Liquid and Loquat Zhike Granule for treatment. At the same time, they can apply Xiaoer Qingre Xuanfei Plaster to achieve targeted treatment. Chinese medicine prescription: Chinese medicine prescription has a significant therapeutic effect on cough caused by mycoplasma infection, and the effect is relatively stable. It is recommended to decoct Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang and Baihu Tang. The Chinese herbal medicines needed include Scutellaria baicalensis, Ephedra, Bitter Apricot, Honeysuckle, Forsythia suspensa, Isatis root and Houttuynia cordata.

2. How to treat mycoplasma infection in babies

1. Keep the indoor air moist: When the baby has a coughing attack, be sure to keep the indoor air fresh and moist. You can open the window frequently for ventilation, which can help relieve the discomfort to a certain extent. But avoid going to an environment with too many people.

2. Breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to their diet: If the baby is breastfed, the breastfeeding mother needs to adjust her diet. It is best not to eat spicy foods or too much sweets.