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Constant release of sputum

2018-01-29 12:57:39
I'm in the third week of my tb treatment and my cough is still on what should I do ,and I have just one week to go before my treatment is over
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First thing tb treatment is not for 4 weeks is at least for 6 months and second thing cough and sputum may continue even after tb treatment finishes, this may or may not mean that your infection is persisting.
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consult your chest physician/Pulmonologist
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don't stop your treatment on your own

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