The Unbelievable Turnout – I have TB

Since the first X-ray, I accepted that my lung had problem, the only thing is whether it is TB or cancer. What further way can prove it instantly? Finally, I decided to go back to that lab and asked for a computer scan.

It was Apr. 13, morning. Taking the scan was fast and easy, just to hold the breath for 26 seconds, though I needed a few practice. It was supposed that I could take my report the coming Thursday. But their Doctor called me and advised me that I had TB and he would hurry up for the report the next day noon time so that I could go to government Chest and Lung clinic to follow up. I do not have doubt about his finding. \With the computer scan, he can easily judge from the 3D shape of the problematic area.

Now, I started to get all information about TB, the treatment and side effect. I decided to get western medication this time because my Chinese doctor also said that western medicine is better for TB. That is not the only reason for me. TB is contagious. If you go to any other place other than the government Chest & Lung unit, everyone will stay away from you. Also it is the first thing that I must avoid, not to infect the others.

Of course, not all TB patients are contagious. I take the mask every day and night instantly. Since the government doctor wanted me to go to hospital for further investigation when bed is available, I ask my wife to take X-ray of the lung yesterday evening. The best news is that her lung is clean and healthy. Great! Being next to a TB patient and being next to a smoker for tens of years, nothing can release my guilt than this nice X-ray.