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Recovery from TB
I was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia with Tuberculosis since January '23. I have completed 6 months medicines courses for treatment of Tuberculosis as prescribed by doctor . Now I have been completely cured as declared by doctor based on last chest x ray showed very good resolution and other routine blood test showed all parameters are controlled. Now doctor said no restrictions is there and can lead normal life .
May I have one question is that smoking is directly related for cause of TB. Though I am not chain smoker, but if I take one cigarette daily will be serious issues? . Because completely quiting of smoking will create mental trauma that I realized . Please clear the issues.
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Yes, though smoking is not directly related to TB, it increases risk for infection, delays recovery moreover prone for recurrence. 100 cigarettes in a lifetime is enough to have changes in lungs.
Take online consultation for further information and management
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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 for the same
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
smoking damages the protective mechanisim of lung so stop smoking
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Smoking over a period weakens your lungs and can lead to reactivation of infection. Better to quit it slowly
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
you're lungs are already weak due to tb even if you have recovered..smoking will only worsen it..get a consult from a pulmonologist and try the rehab
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