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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Home Health Agency
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This forum is for questions and support regarding lung and respiratory issues such as: Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds - Flu, Chronic Cough, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Fibrosis, Lung Abscess, Nasal Polyps, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Mar 14, 2008 11:43AM
, Mar 14, 2008 11:43AM
The answer to the question “…when will it require another chest X-ray…” depends on the home health regulations and, in turn, on the likelihood of exposure to tuberculosis (TB). For example, if the likelihood of your contracting TB is high, given the population you work with, an annual x-ray would be reasonable, as the PPD has become useless. But if you were very unlikely to encounter active TB, the interim between x-rays might be several years or, if the likelihood of it is practically non-existent, repeat x-rays would probably not be necessary, although required, none-the-less.
Member Comments (2)
by akuni, Mar 17, 2008 11:14AM
To: National Jewish
Thank you for your knowledge in this field. Right now we require our x-rays to be done every 2 years along with our annual TB test.
