Tuberculosisis one of the common bacterial infections that can pass between people through air transmission. But when it starts affecting the lungs, it is termed as pulmonary Tuberculosis. It causes severe coughing, chest pain, and other related symptoms.
However, people generally don't know the difference between TB and PulmonaryTuberculosis. The most common symptoms of TB include, but not limited to weight loss, fever and chills, night sweats, vomiting and nausea, fatigue or low energy and appetite loss. While the common symptoms of Pulmonary Tuberculosis include:
· Severe cough that lasts for around 3weeks
· Trouble breathing
· Chest pain
· Blood or phlegm while coughing
What are the causes of PulmonaryTuberculosis?
PulmonaryTuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that first affects the lungs and then spread to other organs. It is caused by M tuberculosis (bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis). This means that bacteria can easily affect many people. You can get the symptoms of TB even though the single droplet of sneeze or cough of any TB patient. The resulting symptoms of lung infection are called primary TB.
In most cases, people can recover from primary TB infection effectively while some get infected again. The condition can active within weeks after primary infection. People with weak immune systems, infants and older adults are at higher risk of active TB. Also, people who inject drugs, smoke or have conditions like diabetes are at the risk of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Well, Pulmonary Tuberculosis is airborne; it cannot be spread by shaking hands, sleeping in the same bed or sharing your food.
How Pulmonary Tuberculosis is Diagnosed?
To diagnose Pulmonary Tuberculosis, the doctor asks the patient to perform a string cough and produce the sputum. The sample of that sputum is then sent to the laboratory. The technician examines that sample and identifies the TB bacteria.
During the examination, the doctor can:
· Perform a physical exam in order to check the fluid in the lungs
· Schedule chest x-rays
· check the medical history
· Schedule other medical tests to confirm to Pulmonary Tuberculosis
If you and any of your family members are suffering from the symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis, then it is the time to visit any doctor who is specialized in dealing with chest & respiratory conditions. Heritage Hospitals is the best team of doctors who can treat all the symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis. They can also treat bronchial asthma, COPD, ILD, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and even upper respiratory infections.
HeritageHospitals also has state of the art department for radiology, nephrology, dentistry, urology, orthopedics, and physiotherapy. All their doctors, surgeons, and other medical professionals are certified and experienced in their field, thus you can expect the best and safe treatment services. They ensure your optimal health and help you live an active lifestyle. They also offer blood bank support and ambulance services in case of emergency.
To know more details, you can visit https://heritagehospitals.com/departments/specialities/chest-respiratory-medicine-lungs
