Characteristics of tuberculosis dry cough

TB patients show dry cough, and there is no obvious characteristics. Because individual conditions vary, can be manifested as different degrees of dry cough. Some patients can be manifested as occasional dry cough, mild dry cough, some patients can be manifested as frequent dry cough, severe dry cough, can also be manifested as paroxysmal dry cough, in addition to some patients can show expectoration, hemoptysis and other performance, but also some patients will be accompanied by fever, night sweats, weight loss, appetite loss and so on. At this stage, it is generally believed that if there is cough for more than two weeks, it is necessary to be alert to the possibility of tuberculosis or other lung diseases. It is recommended to perform CT or chest X-ray examination of the lungs as soon as possible to make a clear diagnosis, and then take appropriate treatment according to the individual condition, so as not to delay the condition.