1. When the sputum test shows a negative result after taking anti-TB drugs for two weeks, the disease becomes not contagious.
2. Anti-TB drugs must be taken for at least six to nine months. The cure rate is almost 100% if the drugs had been taken correctly and without interruption.
3. Not everyone has drug-related side effects.
4. The color of the urine and body fluid may become orange.
5. After taking anti-TB medicine for one to two weeks, some patients would have similar symptoms of common cold, such as nausea, poor appetite, elevated liver function, itchy skin, blurred vision, limbs numbness and joint swelling.

 At this time, you can have small meals frequently,observe symptoms, or ask your doctor for help.

V.Management of tuberculosis sputum:

 When you sneeze, cough, and spit, cover your nose and mouth with toilet paper; burn or throw the toilet paper into a flush toilet to reduce the chance of contamination.

VI.Diet education for tuberculosis:

1. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet.
2. Drugs containing PZA would cause high serum uric acid level in the first 2 months of treatment. We suggest the following.

VII.Care of tuberculosis patient:

Relatives and friends who live with the patient should cooperate with the health unit to receive chest X-ray or related examinations; contacts can also use the "Simple Tuberculosis Seven-Point Screening Method" for self-test: cough for two weeks (2 points), sputum (2 points), chest pain (1 point) loss of appetite (1 point), and loss (1 point). When the above symptoms reach 5 points or more, it is recommended to seek a medical examination as soon as possible for early diagnosis and treatment.

Tuberculosis Seven-Point Screening Method

reach 5 points or more, it is recommended to seek medical!

IX.Tuberculosis during air travel:

The Ministry of Health and Welfare implements the law on the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Article 58, Sect. 1, subparagraph 5 stipulates that "pulmonary tuberculosis patients who are registered and managed in the national tuberculosis patient database, and whose sputum smear test is positive for acid-fast bacteria are likely to be contagious." "Patients" are not allowed to leave the country (territory) by public aircraft with a single flight of more than eight hours.

 Restrictions can only be lifted after 14 days of direct observation and treatment (DOT) or when other evidence shows that there is no risk of infection. If you plan to travel by public aircraft, please discuss and confirm the travel with the public health administrator.

X.TB Smart Care Card: 

which could discount medical expenses when the doctor gives you a definite diagnosis of pulmonary TB.

XI.Conclusion:

Tuberculosis can be effectively treated with regular and uninterrupted medication. Contacts can also follow the seven-point screening method and follow the guidance of health center personnel for inspection. It is very important to have good self-protection and good hygiene habits.

XII.Reference

1. Olowoyo KS, Esan DT, Olowoyo P, Oyinloye BE, Fawole IO, Aderibigbe S, Adigun MO, Olawade DB, Esan TO, Adeyanju BT. Treatment Adherence and Outcomes in Patients with Tuberculosis Treated with Telemedicine: A Scoping Review. Trop Med Infect Dis. 2025 Mar 17;10(3):78.