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Infantile endobronchial tuberculosis

Amit Dey1, Ira Shah1

  • 1Pediatric TB Clinic, B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|March 27, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Endobronchial tuberculosis (TB) in infants can cause serious lung complications. Prompt anti-tuberculous therapy with steroids effectively treats these conditions, preventing long-term damage.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tuberculosis Research

Background:

  • Endobronchial tuberculosis (TB) is a distinct manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Infants are particularly vulnerable to TB complications affecting the airways.

Observation:

  • Four infants presented with endobronchial TB.
  • Complications included obstructive emphysema and atelectasis.

Findings:

  • Infants responded well to anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT).
  • Adjunctive steroid treatment was utilized.
  • Early intervention prevented fibrotic complications like bronchiectasis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of early diagnosis of endobronchial TB in infants.
  • Emphasizes the efficacy of ATT and steroids in managing complications.
  • Underscores the need for prompt treatment to avoid irreversible airway damage.

Keywords:
Anti-tuberculous therapybronchoscopybronchostenosisendobronchial tuberculosisinfants

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