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Tuberculosis / Pulmonary Tuberculosis / Lung Tuberculosis /TB

In 1826 a physician Laennec said this about tuberculosis -"Whatever the form in which the tuberculous matter develops, it begins as a grey, semi-transparent matter that little by little becomes yellow, opaque, and dense. Then it softens, and slowly acquires a liquidity like pus. This...Read More

Posted on : Wednesday, January 7, 2009 12:00 AM
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pls contact glra..german lepros and tuberculosis relief asociation for their address in india

they have a proving records of treatment of tuberculosis

i was a trained lab scientist by glra
Replied on Friday, March 13, 2009 12:00 AM

PrageethLal
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Can a baby be given its mother's milk when the mother has been diagnosed of Pulmonary TB with sputum negative symptoms.
Replied on Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:00 AM

suraj007
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my wife affected last 4 months of anti tb.
can you suggest me
1)this type of tb infected to other member.
2)i have 9 month child .so is it possible for this child is also effected please,please suggest me on
Replied on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
Yes, My friend's family has same problem.. Because of one person most of the family members are affected by TB including one year old daughter.
Replied on Saturday, August 8, 2009 12:00 AM
can tb medication affect the sex life of a women ?
Replied on Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:00 AM
hello m affy i was having lungs tb but it was cured completely,and i also gaind weight but aftr 2yrs i m having severe pain on my right chest and right arm,sometimes my nipple have sme vry unusual discharge (of vry bad taste), iam worried what it it, and i hve seen many dr as well bt m nt satisfid,and currently i am finding difficult to breathe.plz tell me wat it is..
Replied on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
pls see an oncologist immediately..you'll know wat it is. really can't tell here..good luck
Replied on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
hi m working in tb dep frm 4 yr i would suggest u to re check the test such as sptum xray etc depending on the which type of tb u have suffered previous if any of the test get positive start the treatment @ dots center if all the tests r neg/ may positvie follow the instruction as m going to tell u
1]diate is imp
2)exercies [i.e just morning walk)
3)max relax
for more detile mail me
Replied on Friday, March 19, 2010 12:00 AM
 




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