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Mycoplasma
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Mycoplasma
by Joe UK, Dec 21, 2004 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with Mycoplasma, but everytime I cough I also vomit. I can't eat anything without coughing and vomiting. What can I do?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Dec 31, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 31, 2004 12:00AM
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M pneumoniae) is commonly called mycoplasma. These are bacteria that can cause throat infections and lung infections such as pneumonia. Many people develop coughing with these fairly common respiratory infections. In most cases, mycoplasma is easily treated with an antibiotic or requires no treatment at all. As the mycoplasma clears, the amount of mucus should lessen over time.
Another source of the mucus could be postnasal drip. This is drainage from the nose and sinuses dripping down the back of the throat. You may be swallowing a lot of this mucus into your stomach. Then whenever you cough you vomit mucus from your stomach. Talk with your doctor to know if this is a problem for you. A nasal wash helps remove mucus from your nose and sinuses. It is most helpful when done daily before using any nasal spray. A prescription nasal steroid spray decreases mucus production by decreasing the inflammation of the nose and sinuses. This may prevent the postnasal drip. A nasal steroid spray does not provide immediate relief of symptoms. It may need to be used every day for several weeks to months for it to help. Please read our Nasal Wash MedFact at http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/nasal.html for more information about this technique. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
Another source of the mucus could be postnasal drip. This is drainage from the nose and sinuses dripping down the back of the throat. You may be swallowing a lot of this mucus into your stomach. Then whenever you cough you vomit mucus from your stomach. Talk with your doctor to know if this is a problem for you. A nasal wash helps remove mucus from your nose and sinuses. It is most helpful when done daily before using any nasal spray. A prescription nasal steroid spray decreases mucus production by decreasing the inflammation of the nose and sinuses. This may prevent the postnasal drip. A nasal steroid spray does not provide immediate relief of symptoms. It may need to be used every day for several weeks to months for it to help. Please read our Nasal Wash MedFact at http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/nasal.html for more information about this technique. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
Gastroparesis can cause frequent vomitting, have you been evaluated for that or other gastroentestinal issues? I have not heard of mycoplasma causing that symptom.
Starion
I do actually have a problem with gastro reflux which I have had for about 18 months now. Been on omeprazole for about a year. its improving slowly