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Test Results Shows Pulmonary Tb. Had Tb 3 Years Back, Doing Tests Every 6 Months. What Treatment Should Be Taken?

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i had under gone tb treatment 3 yrs back and after completion of treatment i am doing my blood and chest x ray test every 6 months once . Last time did test in april 13 where every thing was control but 3 days back i did the same tests but results says old pulmonary tb plz let me know what treatment should take
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hi,
If the Xray report shows old Pulmonary TB then nothing needs to be done. If you have any clinical c/o like cough, fever, breathlessness, weight loss, then these are warning signs.
However, it is better to have a follow up clinical examination with your doctor at regular intervals.

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Dr. Mishra
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Test Results Shows Pulmonary Tb. Had Tb 3 Years Back, Doing Tests Every 6 Months. What Treatment Should Be Taken?

Hi, If the Xray report shows old Pulmonary TB then nothing needs to be done. If you have any clinical c/o like cough, fever, breathlessness, weight loss, then these are warning signs. However, it is better to have a follow up clinical examination with your doctor at regular intervals. Regards Dr. Mishra