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… 51b What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you … test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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… Condition Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection … bloody mucus from the lungs (called sputum) for more than 2 weeks. Tiredness and … look at the results of a: Sputum culture . Testing mucus from the lungs (sputum culture) …
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… 51a What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d …
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… 51d What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious … your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means you may have TB … such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of …
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… at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care … visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I …
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… Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Tuberculosis Bronchitis: Should I Take … Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing Altitude Sickness Anthrax Antibody Test … (MRI) Mediastinoscopy Nicotine Tests Rapid Sputum Tests for Tuberculosis (TB) Sleep …
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… A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus (sputum). The mucus may have drained down the … of pneumonia , bronchitis , sinusitis , or tuberculosis . Chronic lung disease. A … cough is dry. It doesn't produce sputum. A dry, hacking cough may occur toward …
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… A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus (sputum). The mucus may have drained down the … of pneumonia , bronchitis , sinusitis , or tuberculosis . Chronic lung disease. A … cough is dry. It doesn't produce sputum. A dry, hacking cough may occur toward …
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… in case you do have it. You can get HIV testing in most doctors' offices, public health … of breath. Cough that produces mucus ( sputum ). New changes in balance or sensation … A , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . Tuberculosis (TB) . Ongoing tests When you have …
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… work well against bacterial infections. Tuberculosis is a less common bacterial … is not the same thing. Yes Coughing up sputum or blood No Coughing up sputum or blood Is your child coughing up …
