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Alcohol affect on Tuberculosis .

2021-02-24 07:28:43
What are the adverse affects of   alcohol and   smoking during    and after tuberculosis treatment ?
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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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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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Smoking and alcohol increases the severity of tuberculosis

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