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COPD treatment may increase risk of TB

Fluticasone/salmeterol treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be associated with a higher risk of active tuberculosis (TB), according to a study published in BMC Infectious Diseases.

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By Zahra Masoud

Published: Oct. 27, 2020, 1:23 p.m.

Last updated: Nov. 14, 2024, 8:12 p.m.

Tags: TB care

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