Endobronchial tuberculosis simulating exacerbation of bronchial asthma

Despite extensive global efforts, pulmonary tuberculosis is still a major health problem worldwide. Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is seen in 10-40% of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. It commonly mimics the common lung diseases like bronchial asthma, pneumonia and lung cancer. Endobr...

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Published in:Sahel medical journal 2013-01, Vol.16 (1), p.35-36, Article 35
Main Author: Singhal, Sanjay
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bronchial asthma
endobronchial tuberculosis
uncontrolled
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Summary:Despite extensive global efforts, pulmonary tuberculosis is still a major health problem worldwide. Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is seen in 10-40% of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. It commonly mimics the common lung diseases like bronchial asthma, pneumonia and lung cancer. Endobronchial stenosis is a common complication of EBTB. It requires early detection and prompt administration of anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy to prevent this complication. We are reporting an interesting case of a young male with bronchial asthma who presented with features of acute exacerbation and was diagnosed to have EBTB.
ISSN:1118-8561
2321-6689
2321-6689
DOI:10.4103/1118-8561.112075