Immunoadjuvant Therapy and Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure in Lung Tuberculosis: A Case Study

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(a) Chest radiograph showing extensive multifocal consolidation and cavitation predominantly in the right upper lobe. (b) Computed tomography (CT) image scan obtained 5 weeks later shows the persistence of some caverns, nodules, and linear opacities but a significant improvement in areas of consolidation. (c) An oronasal mask was used to minimize air leakage and improve tolerance for noninvasive ventilation. Health personnel should not overlook the risk of tuberculosis transmission associated with short distances exposures.

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