First, a cough begins, soft yet dry,
Then, a fever creeps as time slips by.
Meanwhile, chills dance lightly on skin,
Yet fatigue whispers from deep within.
Next, a headache pounds, subtle but true,
While muscle aches linger, out of the blue.
Additionally, the throat feels sore,
Chest discomfort knocks at your core.
As symptoms grow, though mild they stay,
Gradual weeks take the light away.
However, tasks still continue to call,
For walking pneumonia disrupts, but not all.
Caused by Mycoplasma, small and unseen,
Its spread through droplets remains routine.
In schools and dorms, its presence thrives,
Breathing the air, the illness arrives.
Subsequently, diagnosis takes its course,
A stethoscope checks for the lung’s discord.
Furthermore, X-rays may reveal the clues,
Or blood tests confirm the suspect they choose.
Then comes the treatment, antibiotics in hand,
Macrolides or tetracyclines take their stand.
Alternatively, fluoroquinolones may lead,
Targeting the bacteria to succeed.
Thus, with rest and care, the body heals,
As hydration and time the illness repeals.
Ultimately, if breath becomes strained or weak,
To a doctor’s care, one must speak.
In conclusion, though mild, it must be addressed,
For walking pneumonia can quietly test.
Yet with vigilance and the right kind of aid,
Its lingering grasp will soon fade.
