Will a dry cough be tuberculosis for a month?

A dry cough for a month may be tuberculosis. But there are many causes of dry cough, and tuberculosis is not the only disease.

First, it will be the case of tuberculosis

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, which can present with cough symptoms, manifested as paroxysmal irritating cough, no sputum or only a small amount of mucus sputum, and can also be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as hemoptysis, low-grade fever, and fatigue. If the patient has these conditions, it may be a dry cough caused by tuberculosis for a month.It is recommended to seek medical attention in time to complete relevant examinations, such as chest X-ray, CT, tuberculin test, etc. to confirm the diagnosis.

Second, it will not be the case of tuberculosis

1. Upper respiratory tract infection: due to an inflammatory reaction caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens invading the nose and throat, common symptoms such as sore throat and runny nose will occur, and dry cough will also occur;

2. Bronchitis: usually caused by microbial infection, physical or chemical stimulation and other factors, with cough as the main clinical manifestation, often accompanied by symptoms such as sputum cough and wheezing;

3. Pneumonia: refers to the inflammatory diseases that occur in the terminal airways, alveoli and pulmonary interstitium, mainly manifested as fever, chills, cough, sputum production, dyspnea and other symptoms, and in severe cases, chest pain, nausea, vomiting and other conditions;

4. Lung cancer: It is a malignant tumor originating from the bronchial mucosa or gland of the lungs, which may have no obvious discomfort symptoms in the early stage, and with the development of the disease, symptoms such as coughing, blood in the cough, hoarseness, and weight loss will appear.

In addition to the above relatively common causes, there may be other factors, such as allergic asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. If non-pulmonary tuberculosis factors are ruled out, anti-tuberculosis treatment can be carried out in the hospital, and commonly used drugs include isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, etc. In daily life, we should also pay attention to rest, avoid overwork and cold, strengthen nutrition in diet, and eat more protein-rich foods, which is conducive to body recovery.