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Will TB drugs ATT cause lung damage?
To combat TB its advised to take AKT tabs for months but will it cause lung damage like cavities during or after the course?
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TB treatment is to heal your lungs which have been damaged by TB. Not known to cause lung damage. For better understanding consult with a pulmonologist asap
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Tuberculosis disease causes lung damage if not treated in time with proper medication, tuberculosis drugs use regularly and completely for 6 months will prevent and treat lung damage
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Hi. I understand your concerns . Tuberculosis causes cavities not ATT. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
No, needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Anti Tb drugs will cure TB. if Att is not taken in pulmonary Tb,early,and full course is not taken, lung damage will occur,and cavities will occur.
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