Viral, Bacteria, and Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Kids

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A great question expansion between the coughs of viral, bacterial, and mycoplasma: Viral pneumonia usually begins with a dry, persistent cough that may later produce mucus and is often accompanied by other "cold-like" symptoms, like a runny nose and sore throat. Bacterial pneumonia, on the other hand, presents with a more abrupt onset of a severe, productive cough, often bringing up thick yellow, green, or rusty-colored mucus, along with high fever and chills. Mycoplasma pneumonia, sometimes called "walking pneumonia," tends to cause a distinctive dry, hacking cough that persists for weeks and in some cases can become productive. It comes on more gradually than bacterial pneumonia, and while milder, it can be stubborn to resolve, even after antibiotics. It's important to know other distinguishing signs like mentioned in the video

[@jeanna099]

Thanks for the detailed info, Dr Mona!

[@pedsdoctalktv]

You're welcome!

[@Behappymy]

Thank you doctor. My son has labor pneumonia what is it 😢?

[@pedsdoctalktv]

This is actually a term I am not familiar with. I can help if you provide me with some more context or ask your clinician for more detailed information!

[@Behappymy]

Thank you Doctor he has appointment tomorrow I will ask them for sur thank you so much ​@@pedsdoctalktv

[@marieh442]

Mycoplama in a 11 y.o. Treated with antibiotics for 7 days. Fever stopped after a few days with meds, but he is caughing and and have so little energy still after 14 days after onset of symptoms. How long should I expect this low energy to last?

[@reneehughes6985]

Its baffling. It's a coincidence lol. I wonder what's causing it? Lol

[@Denise-ux4xd]

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