Overview
Some lung infections become long-lasting, especially in damaged airways such as bronchiectasis, after tuberculosis, or in people with weak immunity. Careful testing finds the cause so the right treatment can be chosen.
Who it may help
- People with a long-term cough with sputum
- People with repeated chest infections
- People with lung damage after tuberculosis
- People with non-tuberculous mycobacterial or fungal lung infections
What the service includes
Sputum tests, CT scans, bronchoscopy, long courses of targeted antibiotics or antifungal medicines, airway clearance physiotherapy and vaccinations.
What to expect
Treatment often lasts months, with regular review of symptoms, tests and side effects. Airway clearance exercises are an important part of daily care.
At KIH
KIH's pulmonology team assesses and manages chronic and recurrent lung infections.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
