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Post tb asthma
I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in july 2021 and completed my treatment on February 2022. But during this treatment I felt breathlessness and doctor said it is post tb asthma. Inhaler therapy is going on. Still Once a day I need inhaler. Do I have to take inhaler for rest of my life ?? Is there any other way to get back to my older life?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Hi it’s likely that ul need inhaler for long term use….
Tb might have caused some damage in ur lungs which might have led you to develop asthma symptoms…
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There is need for Bronchodilator if there is post tb fibrosis sequelae. There could be asthma symptoms which is late onset. And need of BD for rest of life or not to be evaluated.
Take online consultation for review and management.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
get a pft pre and post and then consult with a pulmonologist to rule out oad
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Any symptoms now?
Once confirm asthma with Pft test
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and get evaluated
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