Structural and Functional Repercussions of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Sequelae

Structural and Functional Repercussions of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Sequelae

The study assesses patients with cured pulmonary tuberculosis by compulsory notification data of Uberlândia (Minas Gerais state - Brazil) from 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. These patients will be invited by telephonic contact. After eligibility and exclusion criteria evaluation, those included will be assessed in order to know structural and functional repercussions of pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae.

This study evaluates structural and functional repercussions of pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae by chest imaging (computed tomography and radiograph), functional respiratory tests (spirometry and six minute walking test) in patients with cured pulmonary tuberculosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pulmonary tuberculosis with completed treatment (patients that received at least six months of treatment and with confirmed cure by negative culture and/or sputum smear, or clinical and radiological improvement after well succeed treatment);
• Treatment finalized at least one year before.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Physically impaired to perform the functional tests;
• Coexisting lung pathology (history of previous respiratory disease or clinical or radiological evidence of lung disease other than tuberculosis);
• Pregnants.