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A member asked:

If i had a ptb and completed my treatment in 2008.i have difficulty in breathing could that be a copd already?my ptb last for 3 yrs.my med is symbcort

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Probably more going : Is "ptb" short for pulmonary tuberculosis? While extensive TB could leave you with some shortness of breath, COPD is more typically associated with a long smoking history. Asthma could also be an issue. Symbocort is a good drug for either condition.

Answered 6/10/2014

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