The impact of TB on the risk of bronchiectasis: a nationwide cohort study

< 0.001) and a 2.68-fold elevated risk (95% confidence interval, 2.30-3.11). Risk was particularly elevated in younger individuals (<60 years, adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 3.06), never- or light smokers (aHR 2.91-3.89), those with low comorbidity burden (aHR 3.39), and those without chronic airway disease (aHR 2.93). Within TB survivors, age ≥60 years, low body mass index, low income, and chronic airway disease were independent risk factors of bronchiectasis.</sec><sec><title>CONCLUSION</title>TB survivors had a markedly higher risk of bronchiectasis, highlighting the importance of vigilant follow-up and preventive strategies to reduce long-term respiratory complications.</sec>.