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. 2023 Dec 6;49(6):e20230269. doi: 10.36416/1806-3756/e20230269

Chart 1. Recommended examinations to be conducted at the end of tuberculosis treatment.

Parameter Measurement tool
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
a

Examinations/investigations that should be prioritized when all cannot be carried out.