Chart 1. Recommended examinations to be conducted at the end of tuberculosis treatment.
Parameter | Measurement tool |
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Clinical history and examination | Symptoms: cough, dyspnea, wheezinga
Environmental exposuresa Comorbiditiesa Physical examination: respiratory rate, heart rate, and BMIa |
Chest imaging | Chest X-raya
Chest CT scanning |
Pulmonary function testing | Spirometry, including pre- and post-bronchodilator testa
Plethysmography DLco Six-minute walk testa |
Blood gas analysis | Arterial blood gas analysis Pulse oximetrya |
Cardiopulmonary evaluation | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing |
Subjective evaluation | Symptom score and quality-of-life instrumenta |
Examinations/investigations that should be prioritized when all cannot be carried out.