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Alcohol affect on Tuberculosis .
What are the adverse affects of alcohol and smoking during and after tuberculosis treatment ?
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Smoking will directly lead to damage of lungs, alcohol reduces immunity and makes the body more prone for infections in a healthy individual.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
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17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concerns. Alchohol and smoking should be be stopped immediately otherwise the TB treament may not work appropriately and also the there is adverse effects duee to it
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Smoking and alcohol increases the severity of tuberculosis
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