What does it mean? I don't understand why I got that disease I don't smoke and drink alcohol I have a healthy life style but why I was diagnosed that I have a PTB right extensive. Does the radiologist misinterpret my x ray? I don't have any signs of PTB my phlegm is clear. Please help me.
Hi Chacha,
PTB - pulmonary tuberculosis is an infection. You don't get it from smoking or drinking. You get it by being exposed to the bacteria. Someone that has it can sneeze or cough, the droplets get into the air, you breathe it in and become infected.
It is a common infection in some countries. There is always the possibility that there is another infection taking place.
See your doctor - NOW. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Good luck.