Pulmonary Tuberculosis Predictors for Deterioration Following Therapy

Was the sputum smear positive prior to starting therapy?

Did the patient have extensive pulmonary disease on chest X-ray prior to starting therapy?

Was the duration of anti-tuberculous therapy prolonged?

Was the treatment regimen changed during treatment?

Was there limited improvement in the chest X-ray following therapy?

Has the patient had significant respiratory symptoms after completing therapy?

Does the patient have one or more comorbid lung diseases?

Has the tuberculosis relapsed?