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I am diagnosed with tuberculosis (mtb detected + rif resistance detected results that the bacteria have a high probability of resistance to rifampicin) and due to that growth based susceptibility to first-line tb drugs should be performed.�it's been 2 months for my treatment and I accidentally consumed hookah (only 4 deep puffs) while my medication is still going on. So will it create an impact on my body as i'm extremely tensed now. Please help me out! thanks.
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Extremely unlikely to have any impact. Relax now and continue treatment. Best wishes for your good health.
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Not much but should quit hukkah.
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No, you need not worry. But keep in mind, it may increase cough if you start again.
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Continue same treatment. Nothing wrong will happen but in future avoid all these things
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