Prevalence and Risk Factors of Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease in Kaeng Khro Hospital, Chaiyaphum

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Retrospective cohort study found 83.5% prevalence of PTLD in TB survivors, highlighting key risk factors like smoking and age.

The prevalence of post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) was found to be 83.5% among survivors of tuberculosis.
Significant risk factors included increasing age, smoking, and the presence of lung cavities before treatment.
Assessments used chest radiography three months post-treatment, analyzing changes in lung health among 450 patients.
Monitoring for PTLD is crucial, particularly in older patients and those with lung cavities, to ensure appropriate care.

A 2025 study studied this question.

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