How to rule out tuberculosis with anti-inflammatory treatment

Before starting anti-inflammatory therapy, TB should be ruled out by medical history, chest X-rays or CT scans, tuberculin tests, sputum tests, etc. Anti-inflammatory therapy is a common medical treatment, but in some cases it can mask TB symptoms and lead to misdiagnosis. Therefore, tuberculosis needs to be ruled out before anti-inflammatory treatment is initiated. Here are some ways: 1. Detailed medical history: The doctor will ask about the patient's medical history, including cough, expectoration, hemoptysis, low fever, night sweats, and any history of tuberculosis exposure. 2. Chest X-ray or CT examination: A chest X-ray or CT scan can help doctors detect lung lesions and determine whether there is tuberculosis. 3. Check for tuberculin tests: The tuberculin test can detect whether a person has been infected with tuberculosis, but the results can be affected by a variety of factors. 4. Check sputum: If the patient has symptoms such as cough and expectoration, the doctor will ask the patient to collect sputum for examination to find tuberculosis.5. Perform other tests: If the results of the above tests are still unclear, the doctor may recommend other tests, such as fiberoptic bronchoscopy, pathological examination, etc. It should be noted that for some immunocompromised populations, such as AIDS patients, patients with long-term use of immunosuppressants, etc., the symptoms of tuberculosis may not be typical and may be misdiagnosed. Therefore, these populations need to be closely observed and examined. In short, tuberculosis should be ruled out before anti-inflammatory treatment. If there are suspicious symptoms, seek medical attention promptly for detailed examination and diagnosis.