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Taking PTB Medicine, X-ray Shows Reduction In Cavity Density. What Does It Mean?

hello i am karan i am taking PTB medicine after 3 months course x rays showing signifiacnt reduction in cavity density. in 4th months it showed around 30% cavity left for tretment after 6 months in x ray it shows no signicant change occurs within 4th & 6th mont x ray what does it mean? i have to continue the treatment or not?
Fri, 2 Nov 2012
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Reduction in cavity density means that you are responding to the treatment and your TB is healing. No significant change means the size of the cavity has`nt reduced much. But this in isolation does not mean any thing. If you are feeling better, have no fever, cough and have gained weight, it means you are responding to the treatment. Sometimes cavity may not close for a long time or even remain for ever. You should continue your treatment and if required it can be extended for a total of 8 to 9 months. Consult your pulmonologist who can advise you correctly.
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Taking PTB Medicine, X-ray Shows Reduction In Cavity Density. What Does It Mean?

Reduction in cavity density means that you are responding to the treatment and your TB is healing. No significant change means the size of the cavity has`nt reduced much. But this in isolation does not mean any thing. If you are feeling better, have no fever, cough and have gained weight, it means you are responding to the treatment. Sometimes cavity may not close for a long time or even remain for ever. You should continue your treatment and if required it can be extended for a total of 8 to 9 months. Consult your pulmonologist who can advise you correctly.