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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Endobronchial tuberculosis simulating exacerbation of bronchial asthma
Sanjay Singhal
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Command Hospital, Lucknow, India
Correspondence Address:
Sanjay Singhal Chest Specialist and Trained in Critical Care, Command Hospital, Lucknow India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/1118-8561.112075
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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. |
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