Asthma, tuberculosis (TB), and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are all lung diseases. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. TB is a contagious disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated. PTB is a type of TB that can cause lung damage.
Asthma
A chronic lung disease that causes
inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways
Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath
Symptoms can be mild or severe and can come and go over time
Asthma can be triggered by allergens or other factors
Asthma can be managed with the right treatment
TB
A contagious disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated
Symptoms include swollen glands, body aches, swollen joints, tummy ache, dark pee, headaches, being sick, feeling confused, and a stiff neck
TB can be almost always treated and cured if you take medicine as directed
A doctor can determine whether a person is infected with TB bacteria using a skin or blood test