Diagnosed with TB

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Diagnosed with TB

2018-05-31 03:55:41

Asked for Male, 16 Years

My cousin brother who is studying in 12th standard has been diagnosed with TB which is related with some infection in the stomach. Can you please let me know how is TB different from asthma. Can his TB lead to ashtma too?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist

19 yrs expBangalore

Hi. I understand your concern s. TB is different from asthma. Consult a pulmonologist for a proper assessment of TB treatment.

Answered2018-06-09 02:58:58

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Dr. Namrata Jasani

Pulmonologist

11 yrs expMumbai

TB is a type of infection which will curs with approriate drugs for a specific period of time. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which can be controlled with appropriate treatment.

Answered2018-05-31 10:36:37

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