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The goal of treatment is to cure the infection with drugs that fight the TB bacteria. Treatment of active pulmonary TB will always involve a combination of many drugs (usually four drugs. It is continued until lab tests show which medicines work best. You may need to take many d...[read article]
Treatment News for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon
FRIDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new test can rapidly identify active tuberculosis in people ...
Tests for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Sputum stain for mycobacteria is a test to check for a type of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other kinds of infection. More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. More
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The PPD skin test is a method used to diagnose tuberculosis. PPD stands for purified protein derivative. More
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Routine sputum culture is a test of secretions from the lungs and bronchi (tubes that carry air to the lung) to look for bacteria that cause infection. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ... More
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Prescribed Medications for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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PYRAZINAMIDE (peer a ZIN a mide) is used for the prevention or treatment of tuberculosis (TB) infections. This medicine is usually used in combination with at least... More
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RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It w... More
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ETHAMBUTOL (e THAM byoo tole) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). This medicine is never used alone, but always with another medicine. More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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Alternative Procedures for Pulmonary Tuberculosis What's this?
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther... More
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