Pulmonary functions' assessment in post-tuberculosis cases by spirometry: Obstructive pattern is predominant and needs cautious evaluation in all treated cases irrespective of symptoms

Background: Approximately 30%–40% patients suffer with lung function issues in spite of successful treatment outcome; and these problems are less documented routinely. Methods: Prospective multicentric study conducted during July 2013–June 2017, to find pulmonary function assessment in posttuberculo...

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Main Authors: Shital Patil, Rajesh Patil, Anil Jadhav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2018;volume=7;issue=2;spage=128;epage=133;aulast=Patil