A Case Report On Post Tuberculosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acute Exacerbation of COPD with Atrial Fibrillation (Rate Controlled) With Aspergilloma
Author(s): Tejas Falke*, Jaya Khandar and Madhuri Shambharkar
Abstract
Specifically in nations with low or middle-incomes the prevalence of prolonged airways illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (Chronic Obstructive is still rising). Prolonged lung alterations following the "curing" of Tuberculosis in the lungs (TB) are the hallmark of Post-Tuberculosis Lung Diseases (PTLD), which may be linked to the etiology of COPD. There remains a shortage of information concerning its prevalence, clinical symptoms, CT scan amenities, variations in pulmonary function impairments, and contributing variables regarding PTLD administration and prophylaxis. Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking cigarettes. However, research conducted particularly in the last 20 years suggest that breathing in cigarette smoke from biomass-based fuels used for home heating and cooking over an extended period of time may raise the chance of developing COPD. There may be a bigger number of COPD cases unrelated to cigarette consumption than previously thought, as this is more common in lower-income countries where 25-45% of patients are thought to have never used tobacco. In addition to exposure to biomass content-which is the main risk factor for COPD unrelated to cigarette smoking-other factors linked to the illness include poverty, a family history of PTB, jobs that expose workers to gases and pollutants, AIDS and HIV, and lower respiratory tract infections (particularly in children’s), long-term asthma, and deteriorating outdoor environments are risk factors for tuberculosis in the lungs.