TO STUDY THE RISK FACTORS FOR POST PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS SEQUELAE IN PATIENTS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr. V K Tiwari; Dr Sahil sood; Dr Rajesh Agarwal

Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

TO STUDY THE RISK FACTORS FOR POST PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS SEQUELAE IN PATIENTS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr. V K Tiwari, Dr Sahil Sood, Dr Rajesh Agarwal

Abstract :

Among treated and cured TB patients, some may develop respiratory sequelae characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms which may persist and affect individuals quality of life. During the period between August 2015 to December 2015. A total of 55 patients with history of pulmonary tuberculosis ( initially sputum positive) and respiratory complaints were included in the study and a detailed history, examination and all the relevant investigations were carried out. Results from the study showed that delay in the onset of treatment, irregular or non compliance with the treatment, continued smoking during and after treatment, old age, lower level of education and social stigma were the main predictors of the post pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae.