By Rebecca L. Castillo, MD
Answer:
A cough from TB typically lasts more than 2 weeks, often accompanied by:
- Weight loss
- Night sweats
- Low-grade fever
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
TB is curable but requires proper diagnosis through chest X-ray and sputum testing. Anyone with a long-standing cough—especially those who live or work in crowded places—should get screened at their nearest health center.
