Tuberculosis, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 4

Is there a connection between emphysema, pulmonary nodules, latent tuberculosis, and waking up at night with high blood pressure? Hello Dr. Chen, I just had a CT scan, and the result shows Moderate Bilateral Centrilobular Emphysema (I am currently abroad). I would like to ask you...

If tuberculosis (TB) is suspected, should isolation be implemented? Dear Doctor: After my father underwent a health check at the nursing home, the facility indicated that he is suspected of having tuberculosis. They are preparing to conduct further sputum tests. I would like to a...

Is it necessary to receive intravenous treatment for tuberculosis? Hello, I would like to inquire about a friend of mine who found a small shadow during a check-up, but he appears to be just like a normal person. He went on a business trip to mainland China and sought treatment t...

Medication issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the two medications, Priftin and Isoniazid, which are used for latent tuberculosis. I have a total of 9 pills to take at once, but I can't swallow that many, so I split them into two doses. In the first dose, I t...

Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello, I submitted my first sputum sample for testing on October 27 (actually, I had no sputum, just saliva; should saliva not be used for testing if there is no sputum?). I submitted samples again on October 31 and November 2. The staining re...

What are the medication issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Hello, Director. My elder family member had a long-term smoking habit in their youth, which they have quit for many years. However, they were diagnosed with tuberculosis over twenty years ago ...

Chronic cough, persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, Doctor: (The following content is a bit long; thank you for your patience!) This year, I have once again relapsed with my chronic issue: coughing. I remember being frequently ill since the first grade of elementary sch...

Elevated cancer markers? Hello Doctor: My mother experienced massive hemoptysis ten years ago and was hospitalized, where she was diagnosed with bronchiectasis. She underwent surgery to remove part of her lung and was found to have pulmonary tuberculosis, which she completed trea...

Pulmonary infiltration Hello Doctor, I underwent a full-body MRI check-up last August due to discomfort, and there were some areas that needed follow-up. One finding was a 1.3 cm subpleural pulmonary infiltration in the right lower lobe, which was suggested to possibly be due to ...

Taking medications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without having the condition? Hello Doctor: My elder family member has been suffering from a chronic cough for about twenty years. They previously had tuberculosis but were cured with medication. After con...

Could it be pneumonia or tuberculosis? Hello doctor, my mother is 40 years old and has been coughing up phlegm (white) for a while. She has visited a small clinic twice and hasn't shown any improvement. The doctor at the clinic mentioned that it could possibly be pneumonia. ...

Transmission of Tuberculosis (TB) Recently, a chest X-ray revealed a white shadow in the left upper lobe, and the doctor suspects it may be tuberculosis. However, there are no symptoms such as cough, sputum production, or chest pain. Is this contagious to others?

Is it possible to transmit? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there is a chance of being infected with tuberculosis after being in the same room with a tuberculosis patient (who has been on medication for about two months) for about 20-30 minutes. The room is located in the b...

I have been coughing for five months and have seen over 20 doctors, yet it still hasn't improved? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since early March and have seen a doctor for the first time. I have continued to see doctors for examinations, and I have seen more than 20 do...

Lung issues In the past, someone in the class was diagnosed with tuberculosis, so the health department issued a notice for us to get checked. Last year, my test results were normal, but this year, it was found that there is a "suspected pleural effusion in the left lower lu...

Contracted tuberculosis while on assignment? Hello, doctor. I am currently residing in Vietnam for work and return to Taiwan approximately every three months. I have been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Do I need to resign from my job and return to Taiwan for treatment, or can I con...

After recovering from pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello, I would like to ask if a sputum test can still show a positive result after recovering from tuberculosis. I am considering taking a national exam and am concerned that this might affect my eligibility. Thank you.

Questions about pulmonary tuberculosis? I am currently interning at a hospital, and I just learned that my patient has been coughing at home for two months due to tuberculosis. During my assignment, I had removed my mask to chat with her for about 30 minutes, maintaining a distan...

Tuberculosis Medications Hello, my grandfather is 80 years old. Last month, he tested positive for sputum culture while undergoing treatment for a stent placement in the hospital. However, another hospital tested his sputum and found it negative. He has been on isolation medicati...

Regarding sputum culture testing using the MGIT 960 system? My father was diagnosed with suspected tuberculosis at the end of May, but he has not yet been confirmed as having the disease since the sputum culture results are still pending. When he returned home for rest at the end...