“Tb treatment post covid?”
Is it normal to still cough while on tb meds for pulmonary tuberculosis?
Male | 51 years old
1 Answer
Yes--as it can take weeks to months before the lung lesions(that are causing the cough) completely heal. But I would ask your doctor to be sure the drugs you are on to kill the TB bacteria are actually working to eradicate the infection. And there are tests that can be done to ensure the TB bacilli in your lungs are sensitive to the drugs you are on. But, also remember that if your symptoms are better and resolving(ie--fever, sweats, weight loss, loss of appetite, etc) the drugs will likely be effective in the long run.
