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I have tb I am on my medication, I have mediastinal lymph node swollen and many others. I am scared will that mediastinal lymph node make me breathless is compresses lungs or can I get heart problem if compresses heart.
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Don't get frightened about the possibility of compression on lungs and heart by enlarged lymph nodes. Your responsibility is to complete the anti tubercular drugs under the guidance of tuberculosis specialist.In a small percentage of patients to obviate this compression oral steroids under the guidance of Tuberculosis specialist for 4 to 6 to eight weeks may be needed. Wish you speedy recovery.
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