I've been dealing with TB for about 4 months now and taking meds for it. My recent CT scan showed some fibrotic changes in my lungs, and I occasionally feel chest pain and some inflammation. Should I be worried about this or do you think it'll improve on its own? I'm also preparing for a civil services exam and they check lung function in the medical test, so I'm a bit anxious about it possibly affecting my results. What should I do?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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yes,visit your foe appropriate management

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I'm really worried about a TB relapse because of drug resistance. Is there a chance that it's curable? And if so, how long would I need to be on medication to treat it?

Yes, it is curable.Duration of ATT is 8 months is advised to the patient.

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I'm really worried about my sister. She's been coughing for the last three months, and it just keeps coming back. On top of that, she's lost weight compared to what she used to be. When she coughs, she feels pain in her chest, and she's also lost her appetite. She's mentioned having a bitter taste in her mouth too. A general physician advised her to get a chest X-ray. Can you help me understand what might be going on? What could possibly be causing all these symptoms?

it can be tuberculosis,soo better get an xray and sputum test done

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I'm really worried because I've been told that my pleural effusion is due to TB. Is this type of TB something others can catch from me? Also, how long does it typically take to get better from this?

all tuberculosis are contagious , it depends on severity of tuberculosis

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