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[|Human|] Iam having irritation in chest with coughing sensation. sometimes I have cough but  it is not severe. Iam having this problem for past 3 weeks. i do not have cold, running nose or sore throat. Iam afraid whether this is TB. I have worked In TB lab for 2 years.
[|AI|]  HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. If you have long term cough then better to go for Sputum AFB test for TB. As you worked in TB lab there is possibility of acquiring. You should also do ESR test in blood which is usually raised very high in TB. A physical examination by physician and a Chest X-ray should be done if needed. These all will help you to rule out Tuberculosis. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.