Comorbidity: pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Conclusions: COPD has an aggravating effect on the course of tuberculosis, contributes to the development of severe chronic forms of the disease, which complicates treatment of patients. In the presence of COPD in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, therapy adjustment is required to improve the effectiveness of TB treatment.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research