[The rehabilitation of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in combination with chronic nonspecific lung diseases].

One hundred and fifty five patients with pulmonary tuberculosis concurrent with chronic nonspecific pulmonary diseases (most commonly chronic obstructive bronchitis) were examined. The analysis of the obtained material has indicated that with a combined affection, an early development of respiration and blood circulation dysfunction is observed. In addition, some patients often continue to work in contraindicated labor conditions, which leads to serious disability with low rehabilitative potentialities. To increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation, it is necessary to improve the system of primary prevention of both nosologic entities.