As the disease progresses in TB patients, some patients may have impaired lung function due to prolonged lesions, which may lead to symptoms such as respiratory distress. If the patient has dyspnea during the acute phase of the disease, he or she needs oxygen and, if necessary, ventilator-assisted ventilation, as well as treatment for the cause of the acute onset of the disease. If the dyspnea occurs in combination with bacterial infection, the dyspnea can be relieved by effective anti-infective treatment. If the patient has tuberculosis combined with pleural effusion or even tuberculous pleurisy, the dyspnea can be relieved after the lung is reopened by chest drainage. If the patient has dyspnea in the stable stage, continuous low-flow oxygen is needed to relieve the symptoms of dyspnea and to protect the patient’s cardiopulmonary function.