Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Alternate Names : Consumption, TB, Tuberculosis - Pulmonary
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Complications
Pulmonary TB can cause permanent lung damage if not treated early.
All medications used to treat TB have some toxicity. Rifampin and isoniazid may both cause a non-infectious hepatitis. Rifampin may also cause an orange or brown coloration of tears and urine.
Those taking ethambutol should have their vision monitored, as this drug may rarely affect the eye. Any rash, abdominal pain, jaundice, or tingling in toes or fingers may be a sign of drug toxicity and should be reported toyour doctor immediately.
Other complications include drug resistance to particular TB strains and a relapse of the disease in some patients.
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