The role of pulmonary rehabilitation in multidisciplinary approaches: a case of disseminated tuberculosis

Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a mycobacterial infection where mycobacteria spread from the lungs to other body parts through the blood or lymph system.It occurs in a small number of infected individuals, when the immune system doesn't contain the primary infection.Extrapulmonary symptoms of TB, such as muscle weakness, cachexia, and depression, may persist for an extended period.A pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program could be a useful intervention in both the active phase and the sequelae phase of treatment.In this case study, we present a report of a young male diagnosed with disseminated TB.He was admitted to the Medical College and Hospital due to worsening hypoxia associated with pneumothorax, and underwent placement of repeated intercostal drains with oxygen support.After medical stabilization, he was referred to the pulmonary rehabilitation unit, where he achieved remarkable results and recovered well.