What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Persistent cough
- Fever or night sweats
- Weight loss
- Coughing blood
Understanding care
Clinical care may include specialist testing, a prescribed treatment course and public-health follow-up. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek prompt testing after concerning exposure or persistent cough, fever or weight loss. Coughing blood requires urgent assessment; severe breathing difficulty or collapse needs emergency services.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
