10 Tuberculosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Difficulty Breathing
As tuberculosis affects the parenchyma of the lungs and possibly the airways, difficulty breathing along with other lung symptoms can be observed. A shortness of breath is also quite common. Especially if the patient experiences severe episodes of cough and expectoration.
Furthermore, if there is pleural involvement, the patient may experience sharp pleuritic pain that may affect breathing. These breathing problems tend to get worse during physical activity. However, as the disease progresses, even routine daily activities may become too difficult due to breathing problems.
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