Post-tuberculosis respiratory impairment in Gambian children and adolescents: A cross-sectional analysis.

Esin Nkereuwem Schadrac C AgblaBintou NjaiVictory Fabian EdemMuhammed Lamin JattaOlumuyiwa OwolabiUma MastertonFatoumatta JahMadikoi DansoAunty Nyima FofanaWandifa SamatehMuhammed Lamin DarboeSheila Agyeiwaa OwusuAndrew BushBeate Kampmann Toyin Omotayo Togun

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2024)

Chronic respiratory symptoms, abnormal CXR, and impaired lung function are common and under-reported consequences of pTB in children and adolescents. Post-TB evaluation and monitoring may be necessary to improve patient outcomes.

Keyphrases

lung function
mycobacterium tuberculosis
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
respiratory tract
pulmonary tuberculosis
sleep quality
physical activity
adverse drug
human immunodeficiency virus
electronic health record