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Clinical Sciences/Health Conditions

200 Section - Pulmonary Rehabilitation to Improve Cardiorespiratory Function in Bronchiectasis Post-Tuberculosis Patient: A Case Report

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT
Case Diagnosis: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with 10.6 million cases in 2021. Indonesia accounts for 13% of cases worldwide. Post-TB bronchiectasis, a common complication, causes lasting bronchial damage and respiratory issues. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), including reconditioning exercise and airway clearance, is essential for improving patient outcomes. This case report focuses on rehabilitation program arranged to improve functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of post-TB sequelae patient.

Case Description:

A 35-year-old male was referred with hemoptysis, dyspnea, and left chest pain. The patient has completed TB treatment in 2020. After thorough evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with probable pulmonary mycosis and bronchiectasis, receiving treatment including azithromycin, N-acetylcysteine and tranexamic acid. The result of a 6-minute walking test (198 meters in distance; 1.92 METs) were used to determine exercise prescription. Hospital based program included chest infrared radiation, breathing exercises and cardiorespiratory endurance training. The intensity was started at 30-50% of HRR, 20-30 minutes in duration, 2x/week, while home-based one included warming-up and walking for 20-30 minutes, 3x/week in between (12-14 RPE). After 8-weeks of PR, the 6-MWT, St. George’s Respiratory Quetionnaire (SGRQ) score and QoL were evaluated. 

Discussions: Exercise intolerance and respiratory symptoms may exist although TB patient has already completed TB treatment as a result of pathophysiological changes of the lung that lead to decreased pulmonary capacity

Conclusions: Pulmonary rehabilitation was beneficial for post-TB bronchiectasis patient with low cardiorespiratory endurance. A comprehensive program improves exercise tolerance, reduces symptoms, and enhances QoL.