Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University 
The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
The Hospital Frankfurt (Oder) has an excellent reputation in the national and international medical arena, providing patients with high-quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin and is also part of the Rh
The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
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Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infection which affects the lungs. It is contagious and can be contracted through the breathing of exhaled air of an affected person. Bacteria can be passed through coughing, sneezing and even such activities as laughing, shouting, singing. Nonetheless, a person rarely catches tuberculosis after short period of contact with an infected person. In most cases, contraction occurs only after a long and continuous contact, when people spend much time together.
The risk of getting pulmonary tuberculosis is higher for those who spend much time in public places where sick people are. Such places include hospitals and special facilities, where TB patients can be. Also, having other conditions, such as HIV/AIDS or diabetes increase the risk of catching pulmonary tuberculosis upon contact. Older people who have weaker immune system are also more likely to catch pulmonary tuberculosis. Smokers are in the risk group as well.
Pulmonary tuberculosis became very widespread in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was an epidemic which took lives of millions of people. In 1944 an antibiotic for treating pulmonary tuberculosis was invented. It is known as streptomycin. It can completely kill the bacteria and enables a person to recover from this virus, which was impossible before. Nonetheless, this antibiotic needs to be taken on time in order to have the most beneficial effect. If treatment is started late, consequences can be very serious.
- Continuous coughing
- Coughing with blood
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Excessive sweating at night
- During a general examination, the doctor will listen to the lungs with stethoscope to determine if there any noises or fluid in the chest.
- The doctor will ask if a person has any symptoms listed above.
- A chest X-ray is used to determine the type of damage to the lungs and rule out other conditions which can cause similar symptoms.
- A skin test is used to determine if a person has pulmonary tuberculosis. The doctor injects a very small amount of TB protein under the skin to see the skin reaction. The patient needs to come back in 2-3 days. Redness and mild swelling is a sign that a person does not have pulmonary tuberculosis. Having a hard and swollen lump on the skin which is longer than 5 mm can indicate that a person has pulmonary tuberculosis.
- A blood test is used to confirm the diagnosis and see if there is bacteria in the blood which causes TB.
- Conservative treatment uses antibiotics to fight the infection. They may need to be taken regularly for approximately 6 months to completely kill the bacteria and lead to full recovery.
- It is important to take pills regularly at the same time each day. Skipping even one day can lead to resistance to drugs, which will make pulmonary tuberculosis more difficult to treat.
Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko
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Cost of Pulmonary tuberculosis treatment varies from 4585.25 to 13284.52
The best hospitals for Pulmonary tuberculosis treatment are: Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid, Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital Istanbul, Nuremberg Hospital
