A member asked:

I had xrays done due to a bad cough that lasted two months. results came back and doctors said i might have tb. what r the chances?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Could be: They need to confirm it with more tests and should be treatable.

Dr Milstone agreed

Answered 3/16/2013

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Go to Dr!: Tb must be ruled out. Especially if you are still coughing, you could spread this to everyone around you. Go see a doctor! in most states, they could force you to get treatment (lock you up) because TB is contagious in the air.

Dr Milstone agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

I had xrays done due to a bad cough that lasted two months. results came back and doctors said i might have tb. what r the chances?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dr Milstone agreed

Dr. Safiyya Shabazz answered

Dr Milstone agreed

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