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Suggest Treatment For Tb

Can breathing this cause lungs issues?

I have an 83 year old father than has had declining health for 2 years - originally diagnosed with COPD - now told "no" he has a "bacteria" that is similar to TB but is not contagious - I am just wondering if the use of the pesticide could be in relation?





Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Treatment of TB depend on the stage as well as causative organism
and extent of pathology .

* Treatment plans are based on the guidelines of WHO ( world health
organisation ) recommendations .

* Even use of pesticide can be the issue of ill health of the lungs .

* Recommended to get expert advise with the pulmonologist dear .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards dear take care .
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Suggest Treatment For Tb

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Treatment of TB depend on the stage as well as causative organism and extent of pathology . * Treatment plans are based on the guidelines of WHO ( world health organisation ) recommendations . * Even use of pesticide can be the issue of ill health of the lungs . * Recommended to get expert advise with the pulmonologist dear . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Regards dear take care .