COPD and TB

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COPD and TB

Asked for Male, 65 Years

My father is suffering from COPD stage 3 .His breathing is 84% and spo2 above90%.with this he is feeling vry weakness and his weight is 40 kg.Dr take a ct sken of my father and declare TB.

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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi Pulmonologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sarthak Rastogi

Pulmonologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi based on the reports your father seems to be having chest infection most likely kochs on the background of copd. Lungs seem to be affected quite a lot.