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Tuberculosis
How can I test for TB if there is no cough and sputum?
My Chest CT is suggestive of TB but TB gold was negative.
I do not have weight loss or cough.
Please suggest the most relevant test
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Through Bronchoscopy we will get to know the pulmonary tb.But you need to take a Pulmonologist appointment
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Hi. I understand your concern s. 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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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If ct is suggestive of tb, you can do bronchoscopic lasagne, for cb not test.if the ct shows,lymphadenopathy, Fnac can be done through ultrasound guided. Esr high,and associated blood results, clinical presentation,we can diagnose Tb.
Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Patna
Bronchoscopy
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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