smear-negative or sputum-scarce pulmonary tuberculosis smear negative, pulmonary tuberculosis
Conditions
Interventions
sputum induction by nebulized salbutamol for diagnosis pulmonary tuberculosis,sputum induction by 3 % Nacl solution for diagnosis pulmonary tuberculosis
Active Comparator Drug,Active Comparator Drug
sputum induction by nebulized salbutamol solution,sputum induction by 3 % Nacl solution
Sponsors
Prince of Songkla University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients at least 18 years of age, who were suspected of having PTB (2) Negative AFB smears on 3 consecutive days of self-expectorated sputum or being sputum-scarce.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with asthma, COPD, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, unstable medical conditions, pregnancy 2. History of beta-agonist hypersensitivity 3. Having had received anti-tuberculosis drugs within the previous 2 months 4. Having had a positive AFB smear from self-expectoration, or proven another diagnosed causes of chest symptoms and abnormal imaging
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| efficacy 2 weeks diagnosis tuberculosis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| satey of sputum induction 2 weeks side effect | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public Contactwarangkana keeratichananont
Prince of Songkla University
Outcome results
None listed