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How To Treat Fibrotic Koch's In Both Upper And Mid Zone?
hi doctor, i had been diagnosed for TB last year and it has been 1 year since the medication. today i had my latest xray done, which shows fibrotic koch's in both upper, mid zone.. Also got my Haematology done, which shows Neutrophils 77.4 % and Lymhocytes 14.7 %. I wanted to know if i can discontinue my medication and is everything normal now
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Normaly treatment for tuberculosis is given for 6-9 mths depending on the resolution of the symptoms and the sputum finding..
I would suggest you to consult your doctor and do not think of stopping the medication on your own.. Inadequate treatment can lead to development of drug resistant tuberculosis..
Fibrotic lung shadows are remnant of damage caused by tuberculosis which will be there for lifetime and it does not mean that medicines should be continued..
Decision to stop medicine will depend on your symtoms and sputum test for tuberculosis.
I would suggest you to consult your doctor and do not think of stopping the medication on your own.. Inadequate treatment can lead to development of drug resistant tuberculosis..
Fibrotic lung shadows are remnant of damage caused by tuberculosis which will be there for lifetime and it does not mean that medicines should be continued..
Decision to stop medicine will depend on your symtoms and sputum test for tuberculosis.
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