Feeling nervous

[gig33]

I was diagnosed with tuberculosis about 2 years back. I had taken medication and my doctor had since informed that was cured. I had been catching common cold/cough since then, however, they weren't looking like the one related to tb. For the past few weeks, I feel that there is congestion in my chest and I assume that I am having difficulty in taking deep breaths. In fact, itz more of nervousness thatz making me feel that I could be inflicted yet again. I also feel that chances of infliction are higher for me than normal people. Therefore, how do I figure out what the cause of  the problem is? Do I have to go in for those tests to find out yet again, as I did before whn I was diagonised? Are these symptoms good enough to indicate that I could be inflicted yet again? And if so, are the chances much higher that it could be more severe and hence tougher to cure than before. btw...I am 24.5 yrs of age.

Please help me with answers...I am almost sinking with this feeling day in and day out. I pray to God and hope that everything will go fine. Thanks in advance.

writetosai

[National Jewish]

You may want to ask your doctor to do a sputum test for AFB, routine cultures, and fungal cultures.  This will determine if you are growing anything in your sputum at this time.  Also, you could ask about having a chest x-ray and/or a chest CT scan if you have not had this done recently.