Question

How does Pulmonary tuberculosis affect the lungs

Accepted Answer

Immune system builds a wall around the bacteria in the lungs forming hard lumps called tubercles
Infected tissue within tubercles dies and gas exchange surface damaged, TIDAL VOLUME REDUCED.
TB leads to Fibrosis
A reduced tidal volume means less air is inhaled with each breath, ventilation rate increased.
Symptoms include: coughing up blood and mucus, chest pains, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Front	How does Pulmonary tuberculosis affect the lungs
Back	Immune system builds a wall around the bacteria in the lungs forming hard lumps called tubercles Infected tissue within tubercles dies and gas exchange surface damaged, TIDAL VOLUME REDUCED. TB leads to Fibrosis A reduced tidal volume means less air is inhaled with each breath, ventilation rate increased. Symptoms include: coughing up blood and mucus, chest pains, fatigue and shortness of breath.

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