Treatment of tuberculosis in Seoul is carried out by experienced phthisiatricians, pulmonologists, immunologists, and other physicians whose mission is to destroy the pathogen in the body, correct immune function, and strengthen the organism. Their efforts are also focused on preventing flare-ups and complications in the future.

Diagnosis of tuberculosis in Seoul is carried out by the following methods:

  • classical fluorography,
  • targeted and plain chest X-ray,
  • MRI and MSCT of the bronchopulmonary system,
  • ultrasound of supraclavicular and other regional lymph nodes,
  • lymph node biopsy,
  • bronchoscopy,
  • dermatological tests,
  • laboratory tests of blood, urine, and biomaterials (pleural fluid, sputum, etc.).

After clarifying the diagnosis and assessing the stage of the disease, the doctor decides on the therapeutic strategy. As a rule, it is monotherapeutic in nature, but it may also be combined.

When treating tuberculosis in city clinics, the most modern and safe antibacterial drugs from the following groups are used:

  • isoniazids,
  • streptomycins,
  • rifampicins,
  • pyrazinamides.

In addition to antibiotic therapy, surgery to remove the affected part of the lung may be indicated in the most severe cases. It is performed with minimally invasive methods under robotic control. In the future, the removed part may be replaced with a transplant.

In addition to surgery and antibiotics, the patient may also be prescribed:

  • balneotherapy,
  • mud therapy,
  • electro- and iontophoresis,
  • plasmapheresis,
  • immunotherapy,
  • diet therapy,
  • therapeutic exercise and breathing exercises.

Tuberculosis is an insidious disease, but in modern clinical practice it is considered curable. Specialists in the city’s hospitals will make every effort to achieve stable remission and protect the patient from future relapse.