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What Is The Treatment For Bronchiectasis And Itchy Red Skin?
age 58, height 5'5'', 8stone 10pounds, have bronchiectasis, non smoker, had tb skin test done76 hours ago. result read by pulmonary nurse after 48 hours and it rated negative. problem is that the area is still red, itchy and feels hard under the skin in the red area, not highly raised. question , how long does the site of the test area remain red itchy and hard
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Hi and welcome in HCM.
I can understand your concern.
PPD test normally cause a small red lump in the skin.It doesn't hurt or anything else. Usually it disappears after some days and it has not any side effects.
Thank you
Dr Jolanda
Pulmonologist
I can understand your concern.
PPD test normally cause a small red lump in the skin.It doesn't hurt or anything else. Usually it disappears after some days and it has not any side effects.
Thank you
Dr Jolanda
Pulmonologist
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