What does secondary tuberculosis mean in the right lung

Secondary tuberculosis of the right lung is a disease caused by previous infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and reactivation. Secondary tuberculosis of the right lung is a relatively common type in clinical practice, which usually develops from primary tuberculosis.

1. Reasons

1. Primary tuberculosis: When the body is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis for the first time, primary tuberculosis can occur, and there will be satellite-like small nodules around the primary lesion, called tuberculosis globule;

2. Reinfection: After a period of treatment, the patient's resistance decreases or there is no standardized anti-tuberculosis treatment, which will lead to the reactivation of the remaining tuberculosis bacteria in the body and spread to other parts, causing secondary tuberculosis in the right lung.

2. Symptoms

Due to the different extent of the lesion and the different constitutions of individuals, the clinical manifestations will also be different. If the disease is mild, it may only present with symptoms such as cough and sputum production; However, if the condition is severe, symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and fatigue may occur.

3. Inspection

For people who are suspected of having secondary tuberculosis of the right lung, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to improve relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis, such as chest X-ray examination, blood routine examination, tuberculosis antibody test, tuberculin test, etc.

4. Treatment

After the diagnosis of secondary tuberculosis of the right lung, anti-tuberculosis treatment can be carried out with drugs such as isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, and pyrazinamide tablets under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to rest and avoid overwork, so as not to affect the recovery of the body.