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Suggest Diet For Pulmonary Tuberculosis And Hemoptysis

most respectful sir, my bro is suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and hemoptysis since last 9 months,2010 right now, he is admitted for observation at Lal Ram Swarup Institute of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases mehrauli, new delhi. sir, i just wants to know for dietary guidelines in this regard
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.


I can understand that your brother is suffering from tuberculosis.
Let me help you out regarding the dietary guidelines .

You see, tuberculosis is a disease caused due to infection by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can be aggravated by immune deficiency states , malnutrition states etcetra. So, to overcome any serious infection , one must have proper food, nutrition.
This will improve the immune status and help in recovery.

There are no dietary restrictions .
He can be given high protein diet with egg, chicken, whatever he likes.
With proper nutrition your brother can be cured .

Kindly ask him to continue with the anti-tubercular medications as advised by the doctor.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your brother's good health.
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Suggest Diet For Pulmonary Tuberculosis And Hemoptysis

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I can understand that your brother is suffering from tuberculosis. Let me help you out regarding the dietary guidelines . You see, tuberculosis is a disease caused due to infection by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can be aggravated by immune deficiency states , malnutrition states etcetra. So, to overcome any serious infection , one must have proper food, nutrition. This will improve the immune status and help in recovery. There are no dietary restrictions . He can be given high protein diet with egg, chicken, whatever he likes. With proper nutrition your brother can be cured . Kindly ask him to continue with the anti-tubercular medications as advised by the doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your brother s good health.