Is tb obstructive or restrictive?
I was reading about lung diseases and how they affect breathing. For tuberculosis, is it considered an obstructive or restrictive lung disease? Trying to understand the mechanics better.
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6 months ago
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Bro, when my uncle had it, the doc explained it in a way that made sense for him. It's more about how it affects your lungs, like, if air can't get out properly or if the lungs can't expand. Better to ask a real doctor to be sure.
6 months ago
Hey, it's actually important to know these details for proper treatment. From what I remember reading, TB generally falls under restrictive lung disease because it often causes inflammation and scarring that makes the lungs less elastic. But please, confirm with a pulmonologist.
6 months ago
For my child, the doctors explained it as something that reduces the lung's capacity to hold air, which is more like restrictive. It changes how the lung tissue itself works. This is why tests like spirometry are important.
6 months ago
After my treatment, the doctor explained that the lesions in my lungs made them stiff, so it was restrictive for me, meaning less air capacity. It wasn't about air getting 'stuck' like in obstructive. It really depends on how it affects your lungs specifically.
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5 months ago
Haan, good question! Generally, TB causes scarring and damage to the lung tissue, making them stiffer, so it's more like restrictive. Obstructive alag cheez hai. Lekin best to ask your doc, na? They'll tell you properly after seeing your reports.
4 months ago
Usually, TB is considered a restrictive lung disease because it causes damage to the lung tissue, making it harder for the lungs to expand fully. Obstructive means air can't get out easily. But a doctor will give you the exact picture based on the reports.