There are many variations of the symptoms that indicate the presence of TB infection, some of these symptoms are very similar to other infectious diseases. Therefore, it is very important to notice the difference. The first is a cough with phlegm, if you have a cough that doesn’t go away in a few weeks at least 1-3 weeks, of course it is advisable to check with a doctor. If it is suspected that TB is infected after the doctor performs a physical examination, the doctor will direct you to carry out a follow-up examination, namely a laboratory examination, usually using a sputum or Sputum sample. In addition to coughing up phlegm which is a marker of TB infection, namely shortness of breath, this bacterium does attack the human lungs. Of course people who suffer will experience shortness of breath due to inflammation of the lung tissue, so that air exchange becomes more difficult to do. In addition, TB infection can also cause fluid in the lining of the lungs, which makes it harder for the lungs to expand.
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