Low Level Nitrogen Laser Therapy in Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Abstract

We report a technique for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis that has become resistant to traditional antibiotics. We introduce a needle into the lung that carries the N₂ laser to the affected chest cavity. It is irradiated for 10 min and usually only one sitting is required. Clinical improvement occurred in 90% of the patients; 60% of the patients showed improvement on their X-rays. This technique is recommended as an adjuvant to traditional tuberculosis therapy.