I have a child who is 11 years and is asthmatic, I have TB ,is she prone to get infected?

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Dr. Mool Chand GuptaPulmonologist42yrs exp

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Yes.

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Dr. S.K. TandonSexologist37yrs exp

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Yes, having low immunity chances of infection will be there. Be careful.

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Dr. Mahesh N SPulmonologist9yrs exp

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Irrespective of your child having asthma, anyone in close contact with a TB patient is at risk. Kindly have proper cough hygiene and avoid crowded places until you are sputum negative.

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