Correlation of chest computed tomography findings with six minute walk distance in people with post tubercular sequelae

Gupta Rahul; Agnihotri S.P; Qureshi Mohammed J.

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Correlation of chest computed tomography findings with six minute walk distance in people with post tubercular sequelae

Gupta Rahul, Agnihotri S. P, Qureshi Mohammed J.

Abstract :

Background:- Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs and results in poor lung compliance secondary to diffuse fiotic changes to lung tissue. Consequently, people with pulmonary tuberculosis experience impaired gas exchange resulting in a decline in functional capacity. Methodology:-A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted on 70 patients to study the correlation radiological findings with 6MWD in patients with sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis. CT scans were analyzed for fiosis, cavitation, onchiectasis, consolidation, nodules,and aspergilloma. Scores were added to obtain a total morphological score (TMS) and the total lung score (TLS). 6MWT was done as per ATS guideline. Results:-There was a significant difference in the median scores for fiosis (P<0.007), TMS (P<0.037) and TLS (P<0.037) between 6MWD<300m and 6MWD>300m groups. Conclusion:-There was a significant difference in physical functional capacity those with TB sequelae.