Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physician regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to tuberculosis (TB):

1. Do my symptoms indicate TB?
   
   
2. How can I find out if I have a latent (dormant) or active TB infection?
   
   
3. Under what conditions will a latent infection turn into an active one?
   
   
4. How will TB affect my pregnancy?
   
   
5. Am I contagious? How can I prevent spreading infection to other members of my household?
   
   
6. What type of treatment will I need? What side effects are possible? Will this treatment interfere with any of my current medical conditions or medications?
   
   
7. For how long will I have to take these medications? What should I do if I miss a dose?
   
   
8. What should I do if my symptoms return during treatment?
   
   
9. After treatment, is my TB likely to return?
   
   
10. How can a TB infection be prevented?