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2018-10-29 08:59:59
I smoke a lot. Can I go for a Tuberculosis test after smoking? Would it affect the results of the test?
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Dont worry for the Result of this Report my friend..... Worry about the long term bad effects of smoking .... Get evaluated in detail by Chest Physician. * smoking dosent interfere with result of this test
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try to quit smoking and enjoy smoke free life.

Answered2018-10-30 13:06:00

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Hi. I understand your concern s. It won't affect TB sputum report. But you will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

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