Tuberculosis, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 6

Infection risk Hello, Dr. Yang. My father initially received intubation treatment in the emergency department and was later transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). On the third day in the ICU, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. During our visit on the first day in the ICU,...

The incubation period of pulmonary tuberculosis? If I was in the same space as a tuberculosis patient in July, but I was only notified in September that they had developed tuberculosis in July, is it possible that I was infected during that time? If I was infected, would I contin...

During the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, there is a sudden onset of hemoptysis? Hello Doctor: My mother is currently being treated for tuberculosis and has been undergoing treatment for over four months. Previously, her X-ray showed cavities, and she has also had a CT scan...

Sputum of tuberculosis patients If your hands come into contact with the sputum of a patient with tuberculosis, it is important to follow these steps for proper handling: 1. **Immediate Hand Hygiene**: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If so...

Respiratory sounds with sputum during breathing (medical consultation has been sought)? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my previous visit to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital where I had an X-ray and sputum test. I do not have tuberculosis, but it seems my lungs are a bit dirt...

Pulmonary issues? Hello Dr. Jian, A year ago, during a health check-up, I underwent a chest X-ray and a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. The report indicated suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (I have not experienced any cough or symptoms). I have been followed up in the ou...

Frequency of chest X-rays Hello Doctor, I am a contact of tuberculosis and have been under surveillance for two years. I have had chest X-rays almost every year due to school entrance examinations and military service physicals, and I even had them twice in one year. Will this fr...

Tuberculosis and Dust Exposure Concerns I would like to ask the doctor if tuberculosis can be transmitted through objects. I am particularly concerned about whether I could get infected if I visit a convenience store where an employee is infected. Recently, I noticed that the sta...

Inquiry about supplements while taking tuberculosis medication? Hello, doctor. My father was hospitalized a few months ago due to pleural effusion, and after draining the fluid, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis (tuberculous pleuritis). He started taking the prescribed anti-tube...

Dad has been frequently waking up in the middle of the night due to upper body pain? Your father, who is 60 years old and has a history of smoking and alcohol use, has been experiencing pain in his upper arms that radiates to his chest during the night. The pain feels like it ori...

The duration from Stage 1 to Stage 2 typically varies depending on the specific condition or disease being referenced. Please provide more context for a more accurate answer? Hello Dr. Zhou, During a health check-up at a hospital in Yilan, I voluntarily underwent a low-dose 64-s...

Regarding lung issues? My wife participated in a company health check in mid-April and recently received a report stating: "Suspected small nodule in the right upper lung, possibly a granuloma." Since last year's report did not show any abnormalities, we took her t...

Severe coughing due to pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to pneumothorax? Hello Doctor: My brother, who is being treated for tuberculosis at home, experienced severe coughing one morning that led to respiratory distress and was rushed to the hospital for emergency care. The doctor ...

Lobar pulmonary fibrosis, calcification, and positive acid-fast bacilli test? I am a nursing student. In middle school, I had pneumonia that led to fibrosis in my right upper lung. However, during a health check-up last August, I noticed an increase in lung markings. I have a his...

Pulmonary cavity Hello Doctor: Previously, I inquired about my mother's issue with coughing up blood. Today, we received the report results, which indicate that there is a cavity in her lungs, and the sputum culture shows the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. I forgot to a...

If a person who has previously received preventive treatment for tuberculosis (TB) experiences a relapse of the infection, can they still transmit the disease? Hello Doctor: My mother was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis last year and was cured after six months of treat...

There is a tumor approximately 3 centimeters in size in the left lung lobe? Hello Doctor: Recently, my mother has been experiencing a cough due to a cold for about a month. Her condition has been fluctuating, and in the past two weeks, she has been coughing up phlegm with blood s...

Can one develop tuberculosis (TB)? I have recently experienced nasal congestion and a little phlegm, but due to work requirements, I had to come into contact with a patient who tested positive for tuberculosis. At that time, I was not wearing protective clothing, only a regular m...

How to care for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis? 1. My father-in-law, who is 88 years old, was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis in mid-April. He was hospitalized at Taipei Veterans General Hospital for two weeks, during which three sets of sputum tests were conduct...

X-ray findings show calcified nodules in the hilar region, which may indicate pulmonary tuberculosis. However, if there are no signs of coughing, is it possible to transmit the infection to others? I sometimes come into contact with dust at work, and even though I wear a mask, I ...