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Can The Air Capacity Of Lungs Be Compromised After Having TB?

I am 30 years old and had TB 10 years back. I feel tired and breathless at times, especially when I have to bend, sit on the floor and get up and also after taking a bath. Can this be connected to reduced capacity of the lungs that would have occurred due to TB?
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, previous tb infection can cause reduced lung functions.
Actually tb infection heals by fibrosis or calcification.
You had tuberculosis 10 years back. Tb heals with fibrosis or calcification in lungs. So you must be having fibro calcified lesions in your lungs.
These lesions are non functioning. So they can not take part in oxygenation.
So over all functional lung volume is reduced.
So some degree of breathing difficulty on exertion is normal after tb infection.
You can do chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises to improve function of remaining lung.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can The Air Capacity Of Lungs Be Compromised After Having TB?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, previous tb infection can cause reduced lung functions. Actually tb infection heals by fibrosis or calcification. You had tuberculosis 10 years back. Tb heals with fibrosis or calcification in lungs. So you must be having fibro calcified lesions in your lungs. These lesions are non functioning. So they can not take part in oxygenation. So over all functional lung volume is reduced. So some degree of breathing difficulty on exertion is normal after tb infection. You can do chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises to improve function of remaining lung. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.