Monday, November 16, 2009

How many days/hours it take for the itching and swelling to go after a positive TB skin test??

I had a positive TB skin test today and the doctor asked me to go for a chest X ray. I have swelling and itching on the skin where I had the test. I forgot to ask the doctor as how long will it take for the itching and swelling to go..

How many days/hours it take for the itching and swelling to go after a positive TB skin test??
This usally subsides in 24-48 hours. It it gets really irritating try some calmine on the area or an over the counter topical cream.





PS: I always test positive on the skin test but always have a negative chest X-ray.

rhododendron

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