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[Pulmonary tuberculosis: association between extent of the residual pulmonary lesion and alteration in the lung function].
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
July 2009
Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Pós-Graduaçāo em Medicina Tropical, Departmento de Medicina Clinica da UFPE, Recife, PE.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to analyze changes in lung function after tuberculosis treatment and investigate how lingering lung damage affects spirometric measurement outcomes.
- - Data was collected from 96 patients treated for pulmonary tuberculosis in Recife, showing that 89.6% had lasting radiographic damage, with around 54% experiencing moderate to severe impairment.
- - The findings highlight the need for comprehensive post-treatment care that addresses not just infection clearance but also residual lung issues, to enhance patients' recovery and quality of life.