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What Is The Healing Period Of Lung Infection And Suggest Precautions?

hello doc..my dad has a prblm in lungs .whic his left lungs is infected by Tb..doc said its a Tb.he is taking tablets as of soc suggestion..how long wil it take to cure this disease?i want my dad to get well soon ..wat and al precaution she should take??
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Tuberculosis is chronic granulomatous disease.
Usual time of recovery is 6 months.
So patient needs to take anti tubercular drugs for atleast 6-8 months.
It is 100% curable. But duration of treatment is long. So adherence to the treatment for atleast 6-8 months is must to cure tuberculosis.
Other precautions are
1. Eat high protein diet like pulses, eggs, protein powder etc.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals. All these are needed to prevent gastritis because anti tubercular drugs also cause gastritis.
3. Ask him to avoid unnecessary hospital visits. This is to prevent cross infection.
4. Take multivitamin tablets containing folic acid, vitamin b 12, pyridoxine, zinc etc. This is to maintain good immunity.
Don't worry, with 6-8 months of treatment, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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What Is The Healing Period Of Lung Infection And Suggest Precautions?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis is chronic granulomatous disease. Usual time of recovery is 6 months. So patient needs to take anti tubercular drugs for atleast 6-8 months. It is 100% curable. But duration of treatment is long. So adherence to the treatment for atleast 6-8 months is must to cure tuberculosis. Other precautions are 1. Eat high protein diet like pulses, eggs, protein powder etc. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals. All these are needed to prevent gastritis because anti tubercular drugs also cause gastritis. 3. Ask him to avoid unnecessary hospital visits. This is to prevent cross infection. 4. Take multivitamin tablets containing folic acid, vitamin b 12, pyridoxine, zinc etc. This is to maintain good immunity. Don t worry, with 6-8 months of treatment, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.