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Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis can eat any Halal Nutricious food..No such restrictions.
Disease can spread from untreated patients or those who have started treatment are infectious for at least first 15 days.
Their room, utensils, Towel etc should be separated and they should use mask.

Dr. Nihal Azhar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, Diploma (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP), Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) | Islamabad

23 Positive Reviews

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T.B patients needs high protein diet like chicken eggs milk etc however it also depends on the of TB. In intestinal tb avoid milk and heavy foods. Use chicken yekhni.

Dr. Inayat Ullah - Chest Respiratory Specialist

MBBS, FCPS, MCPS | Peshawar

48 Positive Reviews

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no restrictions at all ...because tb occurs in the people having low immunity ..so by restrictions different food items u are avoiding balance diet which is necessary for health

Dr. Masood Alam Khan - Chest Respiratory Specialist

MBBS | Karachi

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AOA.
If Pulmonary TB, specially sputum positive TB ,avoid cold water, rice, and things with sour taste . Drink plenty of water( 10-15 glass) per day.If abdominal TB, avoid food that may cause constipation and abdominal discomfort.

no restriction at all... instead only things causes cough. because cough causes increase in spread to others. high protein diet . boil eggs. fish . meat. milk. etc.