Chronic Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Abnormalities Among People With a History of Tuberculosis in Uganda: A National Survey

People with pulmonary tuberculosis are at risk of developing chronic respiratory disorders due to residual lung damage. To date, the scope of the problem in high-burden tuberculosis countries is relatively unknown.Chronic respiratory symptoms (cough and phlegm lasting >2 weeks) and radiological lung abnormalities were compared between adults with and without a history of tuberculosis among the general population of Uganda. Multivariable...