TB survivors face long-term lung health issues after successful treatment, affecting quality of life and work capacity.

New research at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona indicates that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on lung health, even after successful treatment. TB survivors often experience smaller lung size, narrower airways, and slower airflow, which may significantly affect long-term health, quality of life, and ability to work. This finding suggests that post-TB lung disease is an under-recognized global challenge.