Let’s remember children and adolescents in #PostTB life an under represented population in PTLD. #iPTBS #PostTBsymposium

[THREAD] Our Nicole Ludolph is in Stellenbosch for this year’s PostTBSymposium. Only the second of its kind, the event focuses on Post-TB Lung Disease (PTLD).

Our nicole_ludolph spoke to Zine Konwayo (right), who spent over 5 years in hospital, and still struggles to breathe today.

“Half of the population has poor access to specialist care so they come late,” says Dunn. “Often they come to us too late to reverse long term functional impairment.”

More questions than answers when it comes to the world of PH #PostTB due to a paucity of existing data. Undoubtedly an under recognised topic and an important area to focus on if we want to improve #PostTB outcomes!!! #iPTBS #PostTBsymposium #lifeBeyondTb

“3 key TB comorbidites are driving impairment and disability during and #PostTB disease; • Mental health conditions • Non-TB pulmonary disease •MSK and neurological disorders’’ #iPTBS #PostTBsymposium.

📸: Cardio and pulmonary vascular workshop underway!!! #iPTBS

📸: Paediatrics Workshop PostTBSymposium

Wrapping up day 2 PostTBSymposium with feedback from robust discussions had at various workshops today. #PostTB

Day 2 of the 2nd International PostTBSymposium was 🔥! Engaging discussions on insights, ideas, & innovative interventions. Plus good food! ☺️ Excited to see Esin Nkereuwem of the Childhood TB Sequel speaking on Paediatric #PostTB lung disease.

Stimulating discussion about life Post-TB PostTBSymposium STIAS Patient perspectives highlight huge importance. Work includes consensus definitions, pathogenesis, prevention & host-directed therapy #EndTB including post-TB morbidity

Day 3 PostTBSymposium!!! #LifeBeyondTB #PostTB #iPTBS

Highlighting #PostTB need for data collection & classification: ICD code for TB sequelae B90.9 icd.who.int/browse10/2016/… PostTBSymposium LSTM STIAS #EndTB

Ongoing treatment workshop PostTBSymposium discussing and debating complicated cases with different modalities of interventions at various time points. #PostTB #LifebeyondTB #iPTBS

[THREAD] What did you miss on day 2 of this year’s PostTBSymposium?Experts are discussing post-TB lung disease (PLTD) in Stellenbosch. Today, our Nicole Ludolph brings you patients’ perspectives on the condition. Read here for stories from grown-ups & children.

“Once healthcare workers know about #PostTB they will know how to communicate with survivors.”Advocacy, policy and stakeholder workshop PostTBSymposium.

South Africa, India, Sudan, Tanzania, Malawi, Romania and Norway all engaging in the panel discussion of #PostTB awareness and advocacy! #LifeBeyondTB #iPTBs

It has been a spectacular 3 days at the PostTBSymposium! 👏 #iPTBS #PostTB #Tbsurvivors #lifebeyondTB

Reflecting on 3 amazing days PostTBSymposium Stellenbosch University it was great to have increased interest on paediatric post TB life since the last symposium in 2019. “Don’t forget about the children and adolescents” will continue to resonate! Thanks for co-chairing Esin Nkereuwem