Longitudinal Study Assesses Pulmonary Function in Patients Post-TB Treatment, Indicating Significant Recovery.
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate the changes in pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms in patients with posttubercular lung diseases following treatment.
Conducted a prospective observational longitudinal study on 77 patients post-TB treatment.
Administered pulmonary function tests and chest X-rays at three intervals: end of treatment, 3 months, and 6 months.
Analyzed demographic, clinical, and occupational history alongside pulmonary function recovery.
At treatment end, 40.26% of patients had normal pulmonary function tests, improving to 50.88% at 6 months.
Significant decrease in obstructive and restrictive lung patterns over time.
47.37% of patients reported very mild dyspnea by 6 months.
93.51% of patients showed mild lung involvement on X-ray at 6 months.
Statistical analysis confirmed significant improvements in pulmonary function, dyspnea severity, and radiological findings.