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pulmonary tuberculosis

Is pulmonary tuberculosis dangerous for the elderly?

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My 72-year-old father recently experienced a persistent cough, weight loss, and was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Is this condition more dangerous for older adults than for younger people? (Thanh Son, Bac Ninh)

Pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosed after two weeks of coughing up blood

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Ms. Hang, 38, developed pulmonary tuberculosis, a diagnosis made after two weeks of coughing up thick yellow phlegm and blood led to her hospitalization.

6 common misconceptions about pulmonary tuberculosis

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The belief that tuberculosis is hereditary or spread through handshakes between sick and healthy individuals is incorrect.

How to recognize pulmonary tuberculosis?

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I recently experienced a cough, fatigue, and weight loss, and was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. How can one identify the early signs of pulmonary tuberculosis? (Thanh Chung, Ho Chi Minh City)

Proposal to integrate tuberculosis screening into national routine health check-ups

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The National Tuberculosis Program proposes embedding tuberculosis screening into regular health check-ups for the public, aiming for early detection and reducing the disease burden.