Overview
To determine the effects of endurance training on functional capacity and QOL(Quality of life) in patients with post-TB (tuberculosis) lung disease. Post-tuberculosis lung disease is a major health concern nowadays. There is limited evidence in the literature regarding the rehabilitation of patients with cured tuberculosis which leads to post-TB complications.
Description
Adults with post-TB respiratory symptoms experience skeletal muscle weakness due to inactivity, systemic inflammation, and poor nutrition, which is frequently made worse by poverty. Such patients experience a vicious cycle that includes decreased body weight, increasing morbidity, and higher mortality. People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases frequently avoid exercise, which causes them to lose motivation and decondition. This cycle of decline continues. In Pakistan, there is no concept of pulmonary rehabilitation for TB patients. The current study will attempt to fill this literature gap and also promote the concept of pulmonary rehabilitation for post-tuberculosis patients in Pakistan.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- TB (diagnosed) with Completed TB course
- Dyspnea (with or without cough)
- Age (18-50yrs).
- After 3 months of AFB and gene expert (-)
- Decreased PFT predicted values
Exclusion Criteria:
- Smoker, Diabetes, and cardiac patients
- Physical disabled, pregnant (lactating women)
- Sputum + testing for TB
- Gene expert
- CVD (unstable)
- Not willing to participate