How to cure Chlamydia pneumoniae infection?

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Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is an infectious disease caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae. It mainly causes atypical pneumonia in adults and adolescents. It can also cause acute respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis. According to statistics, it is the third major pathogen of community-acquired pneumonia after pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae. How to cure Chlamydia pneumoniae infection? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to cure Chlamydia pneumoniae infection?

The first choice was erythromycin, 0.5g each time, 4 times a day; Or doxycycline, the first dose was 0.2g, then 0.1g each time, twice a day; Or tetracycline (not used for pregnant women and children), 0.25-0.5g each time, 4 times a day; The course of treatment was 21 days.

The dosage of erythromycin for newborns and infants was 40 mg / kg per day for 2-3 weeks. Generally, the body temperature dropped 24-48 hours after medication, and the symptoms began to relieve. It should be noted that even with this therapy, some cases can still recur. If there is no contraindication, the second course of treatment can be carried out.

Chlamydia pneumoniae is very sensitive to tetracyclines, erythromycin and fluoroquinolones, and resistant to sulfanilamide, so it is often taken orally with tetracycline or erythromycin. Tetracycline and quinolones are forbidden in children. So children can use clarithromycin (clarithromycin) has better curative effect.

matters needing attention

1. Usually pay attention to keep warm, in case of climate change, change clothes at any time, body deficiency susceptible, can often take medicine such as Yupingfeng powder, to prevent the occurrence of exogenous. 2. Quit smoking, avoid inhaling dust and all toxic or irritating gases. 3. Strengthen physical exercise and build up physique.