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Second generation [[macrolide]] antibiotics, [[doxycycline]] and second generation [[quinolones]] are effective treatments. Disease from mycoplasma is usually mild to moderate in severity. | Second generation [[macrolide]] antibiotics, [[doxycycline]] and second generation [[quinolones]] are effective treatments. Disease from mycoplasma is usually mild to moderate in severity. You can take these steps at home: | ||
* Control your fever with [[aspirin]], nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as [[ibuprofen]] or [[naproxen]]), or [[acetaminophen]]. DO NOT give aspirin to children. | |||
* Do not take cough medicines without first talking to your doctor. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up the extra [[sputum]]. | |||
* Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up [[phlegm]]. | |||
* Get a lot of rest. Have someone else do household chores. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical Therapy
Second generation macrolide antibiotics, doxycycline and second generation quinolones are effective treatments. Disease from mycoplasma is usually mild to moderate in severity. You can take these steps at home:
- Control your fever with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children.
- Do not take cough medicines without first talking to your doctor. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up the extra sputum.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up phlegm.
- Get a lot of rest. Have someone else do household chores.