Emergencies in Tuberculosis: Recognizing and Managing Life-Threatening Complications

Emergencies in Tuberculosis: Recognizing and Managing Life-Threatening Complications

Published On: February 23, 2025

  Tuberculosis is often chronic, but in some cases, it can present as a medical emergency. Massive hemoptysis, tension pneumothorax, TB meningitis, pericardial TB, and spinal TB require urgent intervention to prevent fatal outcomes. Early diagnosis, timely antitubercular therapy, and appropriate surgical management can save lives. Let’s spread awareness and work towards early detection and prevention of TB complications. #TBawareness #PulmonaryHealth #EmergencyCare