What should I do if I have tuberculosis and have a bad cough at night?



Tuberculosis coughing at night is mainly related to the condition is not yet under control, during the period of illness, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use anti-tuberculosis drugs, cough suppressant drugs to improve the symptoms.

1. Anti-tuberculosis drugs: During the period of illness, through the combined use of isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyridostigmine and other drugs, in order to eradicate tuberculosis mycobacteria in the body, during the period of use of the drug may appear liver and kidney function damage and other adverse reactions. Patients who are allergic to the above drugs are forbidden to consume them.

2. Cough suppressant medicines: taking licorice tablets, cough syrup and other cough suppressant medicines as prescribed by the doctor can help improve the symptoms of coughing. Dizziness, nausea, vomiting and other adverse reactions may occur during the use of drugs. Patients who are allergic to the drug are prohibited from using it.

It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and cooperate with doctors to receive treatment.