From August to December each year is the high-incidence period for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, with a peak usually occurring around November. Recently, many places have seen a higher number of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection patients, including many children who have been affected. So, what is the difference between mycoplasmal infection cough and common cough, and how to prevent mycoplasma pneumonia? Below, the editor will introduce you to these questions.

Table of Contents:

1、The difference between mycoplasmal infection cough and common cough

2、The consequences of repeated Mycoplasma infections

3、How to prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection?

The difference between mycoplasmal infection cough and common cough

1.Cough symptoms

Mycoplasma infection tends to cause a more severe cough than a common cold. Mycoplasma infections can also lead to symptoms such as itching and dry throat, which are not present in ordinary coughs. Since Mycoplasma infection is caused by inflammation, patients often accompany with fever, while general coughs do not cause fever symptoms.

2.Duration of cough

The dry cough caused by Mycoplasma infection usually has a longer course, often lasting about 2-4 weeks, while common coughs are significantly relieved within a week. The cough caused by Mycoplasma infection is often more severe and lasts relatively longer. Common coughs may be milder, with occasional coughing, so if there is a severe and long-lasting cough, it is necessary to be vigilant that it may be caused by Mycoplasma infection.

3.Different nature of cough

The cough caused by Mycoplasma infection is mainly due to the inflammation caused by the infection, leading to paroxysmal irritant dry cough, with itching in the throat and accompanied by high fever, nausea, and headache, etc. Sputum is rarely present or is difficult to expel, while common coughs are mostly accompanied by a large amount of sputum, which is relatively easy to cough up.

The consequences of repeated Mycoplasma infections

It can lead to persistent respiratory inflammation, such as cough and sore throat; may cause diseases like bronchitis and pneumonia; affect the normal function of the immune system; increase the risk of respiratory infections; and cause long-term discomfort and fatigue in the body.

How to prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection?

Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The most important thing to prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is to develop good personal hygiene habits.

Try to avoid crowded and poorly ventilated public places, and wear a mask to protect yourself when necessary.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or use your elbow or upper sleeve to block it, and throw the used tissue into a covered trash can.

Pay attention to hand hygiene, clean your hands with soap and hand sanitizer under running water. If there is no running water, you can wipe and disinfect your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

1、During the peak season, pay attention to indoor ventilation, with each ventilation lasting no less than 30 minutes to keep the air fresh.

2、Develop healthy living habits, exercise moderately, increase physical resistance, and keep warm to avoid catching a cold.