A past history of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for long-term respiratory
impairment. Post-TB lung dysfunction often goes unrecognised, despite its relatively high …

Background Chronic respiratory disease causes substantial global morbidity and mortality.
The contribution of pulmonary tuberculosis to the aetiology of chronic respiratory disease is …

Background Post-tuberculosis lung damage (PTLD) is a recognised consequence of
pulmonary TB (pTB). However, little is known about its prevalence, patterns and associated …

Background A substantial proportion of tuberculosis patients remain with pulmonary
symptoms and reduced physical capacity despite successful treatment. We performed a …

ABSTRACT COPD is a major global concern, increasingly so in the context of ageing
populations. The role of infections in disease pathogenesis and progression is known to be …

Background The sustainable development goals aim to improve health for all by 2030. They
incorporate ambitious goals regarding tuberculosis (TB), which may be a significant cause of …

Epidemiological evidence of the effects of PM2. 5 elements on lung function and DNA
methylation is limited. We conducted a longitudinal panel study of 76 healthy older adults …

Objectives Reviewed the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, mechanisms, and treatment
of tuberculosis associated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Data source We searched …

Background Influence of tuberculosis (TB) on the natural course of COPD has not been well
known. This study was designed to investigate the effects of history of TB on the long-term …

The role of tuberculosis as a public health care priority and the availability of diagnostic tools
to evaluate functional status (spirometry, plethysmography, and DLCO determination) …