Positive skin test and chest x-ray but no symptoms of TB. Help

R

rohang

New Member
Me and my wife both had positive skin test (we are from India). For my wife the chest x-ray is positive. The doctor is suggesting to get a bronchoscopy test done and then go for 6 months medication.

I have following concerns:
-
  1. are there any serious side effects of this medication ?
  2. is the bronchoscopy necessary or just a workup the immigration requires ? It’s quite intense process and have little but some risk involved too, the reason we are worried.
  3. I know i am not a doctor but have this understanding that skin and chest xray are indications that it might be a latest/active TB but does not confirm the fact. Based on just the assumption we are scared to take this medication and bronchoscopy test.

should we go for a second openion

really appreciate your thoughts on this in advance.

Regards,
 
Hello

One doctor told me that postive skin test of 98% common for people of sub continet (mine was too from Pak) but my chest xray was clear there are some doctor from sub continent too you should search INS approved doc list and he will understand your questions too i am sorry i have no idea about the medication. thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top