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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading global infectious disease, causing significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Microbiological cure of TB does not guarantee full recovery, with many patients experiencing lasting pulmonary damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the spectrum of structural and functional sequelae following treated pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • To emphasize the high prevalence and impact of post-TB lung disorders on patient quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of long-term follow-up studies on patients with treated pulmonary TB.
  • Analysis of reported noninfectious pulmonary disorders and complications in post-TB patients.

Main Results:

  • Treated TB frequently leads to permanent lung function impairment (restrictive, obstructive, or mixed patterns).
  • Recurrent TB increases the risk of abnormal lung function post-treatment.
  • Common sequelae include parenchymal (fibrosis, cavities), airway (stenosis, obstruction), vascular, and pleural disorders, alongside systemic complications.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of post-TB lung abnormalities is alarmingly high, with sequelae potentially causing greater long-term morbidity than TB itself.
  • Awareness of the full spectrum of these disorders is essential for timely diagnosis and effective management.